Lead Teacher For Preschool/Pre-K

The Goddard School is looking for a Lead Teacher for Preschool/Pre-K (full-time). A lead teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, the lead teacher must work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

We have three shifts available:

• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 9:00am - 6:00pm

Benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan. Paid time off is up to three weeks every year and numerous US holidays (with applicable time served).

A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state, PA Certified, and the following qualifications:

• The ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy.
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level.
• The ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times.
• The ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary).
• The ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies.
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents.
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
• The ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

Educational qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• An Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• An Associate's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• PDE preferred.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

A lead teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s).
• Advance children's physical and intellectual competence.
• Adapt the program to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks.
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences.
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child.
• Maintain professional commitment.
• Promote "learning through play" philosophy and educational objectives.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.