CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER or ASSISTANT TEACHER   OVERVIEW: Depending on candidate experience, The Goddard School of Lake Houston is looking for a Lead Teacher or Assistant Director.  Goddard Lake Houston is a high-quality NAEYC and Cognia accredited private childcare, preschool, and kindergarten.  We are a supportive and collaborative learning environment for young children which matches our company culture.  Our Teachers works together to establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and fun learning environment for all of our children.   RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of our teaching team, responsibilities include (but are not limited to): * Advancing children’s intellectual, social, and physical development. * Supporting each child’s emotional development and providing positive guidance. * Significantly exceeding all State of Texas minimum standards. * Ensuring compliance for quality assurance, Cognia, and NAEYC at all times. * Lesson planning and execution. * Establishing and maintaining positive and effective family relations. * Maintaining a clean and presentable classroom. * Ensuring an effective and fun learning program. * Working as a team. * Responding to all children’s needs. * Maintaining professional commitment.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Experience in a private preschool and/or a group childcare environment preferred, but not required. * Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism. * Desire to teach children while having fun. * Proven ability to be dependable and on-time according to faculty schedule. * Desire to collaborate with others, maintain routine and follow a schedule, and nurture young children. * Must be willing to work flexible hours. * High school diploma.   DESIRED EXPERIENCE: * At least one (1) year experience in a private preschool and/or a group childcare environment preferred. * Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree, or current CDA preferred.