Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

A 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.

General Qualifications

A teacher must meet the following qualifications:

must be 18 years of age or older;

must submit to a background check and drug screen;

must be able to bend and lift;

must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;

must be able to work 9:00A - 6:00P Monday through Friday

have the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;

have the ability to interact closely with children at their level;

have the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;

have the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting;

have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria:

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.

A 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)

Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

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 activities to engage children in learning

Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning

Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty

Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children

Create a print-rich environment

Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks

Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play

Integrate Enrichment Programs into lesson plans

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

Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

Build teamwork

Develop lesson plans

Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Perform child observations and document

Maintain professional commitment

Promote “learning through play” 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

Company Description

Our vision is to create an inclusive and loving environment where children and teachers are empowered to continuously develop and grow into their best selves.