The Goddard School® located at: Avalon Rd & Porter Rd Winter Garden, FL 34787 is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Dance and Music Teacher. This unique position serves both our Winter Garden and Horizon West schools, bringing engaging enrichment experiences to infants through Pre-K students. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join a collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and joyful learning while making a lasting impact on children's lives through our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program.
As our Dance & Music Teacher, you will create an engaging enrichment program that introduces children to music, rhythm, movement, dance, and self-expression in a fun, developmentally appropriate way. Through interactive lessons, singing, instruments, movement games, and creative dance, you'll help children build confidence, coordination, listening skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Music & Dance Instruction
- Plan and lead engaging music and movement classes for infants through Pre-K.
- Introduce children to rhythm, beat, tempo, singing, instruments, creative movement, and dance fundamentals.
- Create age-appropriate lessons that encourage imagination, creativity, and self-expression.
- Incorporate seasonal themes, cultural celebrations, and special performances throughout the year.
Classroom Collaboration
- Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate music and movement into classroom learning.
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and faculty.
- Support school-wide events, family engagement activities, and special celebrations.
Classroom Environment
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels successful.
- Maintain music equipment, instruments, and classroom materials.
- Follow all health, safety, licensing, and supervision standards.
Qualifications
- Experience teaching music, dance, movement, or performing arts to young children preferred
- Degree or coursework in Music Education, Dance Education, Early Childhood Education, Performing Arts, or a related field preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood experience is a plus
- Ability to sing comfortably with children and lead movement activities
- Comfortable teaching multiple age groups from infants through Pre-K
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Reliable transportation to travel between our Winter Garden and Horizon West locations
- Must successfully complete all state-required background screening and pre-service training
If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
