Job Opportunity At The Goddard School

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.

We are looking for two dedicated, seasoned professionals interested in creating a welcoming, loving classroom environment for children age 10 months to 24 months. Our classes are designed for teachers to co-lead. Lesson planning and classroom responsibilities are shared between co-teachers. This allows for better consistency in the implementation of the curriculum as well as a supportive collaborative environment for our staff. Teachers are encouraged to use their experience, education, and creativity to create a hands-on play-based curriculum for their students.

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment built on love, trust, and respect. We teach our students and engage our families by modeling these values and implement a well-rounded education centered on a play-based curriculum to encourage and inspire confidence, independence, investigative and passionate learners.

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:

• Sign-on Bonus ($1,500)
• Competitive compensation
• 1-hour lunch break
• 12 Paid holidays
• Winter Break December 23, 2021 January 3, 2021 (Paid in full after 1 year of employment)
• 4 Teacher In-Service Days per year
• 1 Day of PTO for employment anniversary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Rollover PTO - 56 hours per year
• IRA Retirement Account, plus employer matching up to 3%
• PTO is based on accrual, 2.88 hours per pay period.
• Paid Subscription for CCEI -Childcare Education Institute (Continuing Education)
• Continued focus on your professional development our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.
• Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students.
• Paid CPR & First Aid
• Paid MAT training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted childcare
• Paid CDA credential Program

We are looking for fun and energetic Teachers for the Goddard School in Tysons, Virginia. Duties of Lead Teachers include:

• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Lesson Planning
• 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 activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Building teamwork
• Professional
• Committed to continuing education.

For immediate consideration please apply now!

Job Requirements:

• Professional & Kind Attitude
• 1 Year prior classroom experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Lead teacher requirements as outlined by the Department of Education of Virginia
• Preferred: CDA, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $23.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vienna, VA 22182: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person