Overview The Goddard School is a national leader in early childhood.  Our school in Jenks seeks full and part time lead & assistant teachers. We offer competitive pay, benefits and a flexible & respectful workplace.  Goddard faculty receive free in-house tuition for their children aged 6 months - 6 years.  A Lead Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Lead Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.  All Goddard Teachers receive free tuition for their children. General Qualifications A Lead Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following: * Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid * Ability to see and read print, with or without corrective lenses * Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances * Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds * Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies * Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved * Must love working with children Educational Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead 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 or related field. * An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field. * A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential. * Experience in an Early Childhood Setting or willing to train as an Assistant Teacher. * Progress towards any of the above. Lead Teacher Responsibilities A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment * Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom * Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom * Insure that classroom equipment is in good repair * Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times * Insure that children are always within state ratio requirements * Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately * Maintain a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence * Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child * Create a multi-cultural learning environment * Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials * Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning * Present age and developmentally appropriate expectations for all children * Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing * Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and STEM resources * Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities * Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance * Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills * Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security * Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling * Respect cultural and ethnic diversity Establish positive and effective family relations * Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty * Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences * Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child * Maintain a classroom based communication vehicle for parents Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs * Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities * Develop age appropriate lesson plans * Manage classrooms with health & safety in mind * Perform child observations and prepare assessments as necessary Maintain professional commitment * Promote Goddard School philosophy and educational objectives * Support a code of ethical conduct * Pursue professional development/continuing education  * Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities