Are you passionate about positively impacting young children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for a Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team today! Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away. What We Offer: · Teacher to children ratios followed · Full support from our director and resources to be successful in the classroom · A 1-hour lunch break and breaks throughout the day as needed · Paid holidays PLUS 10 paid time off (PTO) days per year · School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day · Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students · Competitive compensation · Contribution toward health, dental, and vision insurance available · Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service. What’s it like to be a teacher at our School? · Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean facility with strict health and safety guidelines · Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned · Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum · Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions · Engage with other child care professionals and continue to grow in your profession Qualifications: · Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field, not required · Child Development Associate (CDA) or currently enrolled in a program · Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members · Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures · Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Is dependable, responsible and adaptable and enjoys working in teams · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively · Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations · Has reliable transportation · Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.  · Meets background check (Child Abuse, FBI, State and National Sex Offender Registry) eligibility