• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching

• Establish and maintain a structured yet flexible daily schedule, recognizing that not every day will look the same
  
  
• Learn, implement, and follow the school’s curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm
  
  
• Support children through using patience, encouragement, and collaboration with families
  
  
• Create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence
  
  
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families, coworkers, and administration
  
  
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies while maintaining clear classroom expectations
  
  
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and support staff
  
  
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying classroom needs and proactively offering support
  
  
• Support children’s developmental growth
  
  
• Maintain compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety requirements
  
  

• Energetic, confident, and consistent teaching style
  
  
• Clear, calm, and dependable classroom leadership
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable
  
  
• Comfortable in a fast-paced classroom environment
  
  
• Passion for early childhood development
  
  
• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
  
  
• Positive team player with a collaborative mindset
  
  

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field
  
  
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred), including 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8
  
  
• A current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
  
  
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  
  

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.