The Goddard School® Monroe, CT, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified Teacher to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning. We provide outstanding opportunities including: * Competitive salary * Exceptional Professional Development * Earn your degree with tuition assistance * Supportive Team Environment * Closed/Paid Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year * Paid Time Off * Enhanced Health and Wellness Benefit Plan * Aflac benefit elections including vision and dental plans, accident and short-term disability insurance, and complementary “Medical Bill Saver” * 401 K Plan * Corporate discount with Verizon * Annual bonus potential  Educational Qualifications: All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: -A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development. -A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 12 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8. -An Associate degree or Current CDA with 2 years’ experience in Childcare, both private or center based. -10 plus years’ experience in Childcare, both private and/or center based. -Ability to work until 6:00 p.m. Teacher Responsibilities: A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. 1. Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom. 2. Understanding and implementing, when necessary, The Goddard School’s emergency procedures. 3. Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routine and learning. Ensuring an efficient, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by: 1. Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities. 2. Building teamwork. 3. Developing lesson plans. 4. Managing your classroom according to The Goddard School standards. 5. Observing the children. 6. Using assessment tools. Benefits: The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.