Lead Teacher

Welcome to The Goddard School of Carmel - West!

Our vision focuses on teamwork, positive culture, open communication, and supporting our community.

We are looking for team players that share our love of children, community, diversity, and learning to join our newly evolving family of educators!

Our culture focuses on and promotes inclusivity, understanding, partnership, teamwork, and caring.

The ideal candidate would be energetic, have a love of teaching, and a desire to grow, not only as an educator, but as an individual.

Responsibilities: * Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for children * Create a safe and nurturing learning environment * Supervise children during activities and ensure their safety * Conduct systematic observations and evaluations of each child's progress * Maintain classroom and learning materials * Attend and participate in family conferences, school activities, and monthly staff meetings * Adhere to state guidelines and childcare regulations * Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members * Work productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures Qualifications: * High school diploma (or equivalent) is required * CDA, Associates, or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred * Experience working in a licensed childcare center (1-2 years preferred) * CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire * Ability to work effectively with diverse populations * Knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles * Highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively Physical Requirements: * Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities * Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

for child safety and potential emergency situations * Ability to handle stressful situations professionally while multitasking * Meet background check, drug screen, and TB test eligibility * 18 years of age or older We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

* Competitive pay with annual reviews * 7 paid holiday days off a year, plus a paid winter break * Vision and Dental insurance options * Paid time off * Paid planning time * Paid training and professional development: 35 hours initially, 20 hours per year thereafter * Participation in CDA program * Tuition reimbursement * Generous childcare discount