The ideal candidate for the job is a kind and nurturing educator with an ability to instill a love of learning in his/her students. Our teachers create their own lesson plans (that are reviewed weekly by our Director) and should contain a variety of challenging and fun activities that meet the curriculum. Our children love learning about the world around them so we invite teachers to bring some of their own interests and passions into the classroom daily.  Some of the other responsibilities in this position include: Meeting the individual needs of the children; communication with parents; participation in staff and training meetings; interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning; presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level; planning and implementing lessons that develop self-esteem and social skills; communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff; building teamwork and committing to continuing education. Teacher Qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer We provide outstanding opportunities including: * Competitive salary * Paid vacation * Sick days and Holidays * Bonus Program * 5-Star Tour and QA Bonuses * Medical, dental, and vision insurance The Goddard School® is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.