Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Tuition assistance
Wellness resources
401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Love Teaching? Come Grow With Us!
Up to 25 Days PTO + Birthday PTO + Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break + Health Benefits + Tuition Assistance!
We're hiring passionate educators, not just filling classroom positions!
At The Goddard School of Fort Wayne, we believe early childhood education is more than a job. It's an opportunity to inspire curiosity, nurture relationships, and make a lifelong difference in children's lives.
We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and creative educators to join our team in our Infant, Toddler, Twos, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms.
Whether you love nurturing infants, guiding curious toddlers, or inspiring preschoolers, we want to hear from you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We believe educators deserve exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities to grow.
Generous Paid Time Off
Up to 25 days of PTO annually, based on tenure and eligibility
Additional Birthday PTO – A separate paid day just for YOU!
Paid Major Holidays – In addition to PTO
One Full Week of Paid Winter Break – Also separate from PTO
Health & Financial Benefits
Health insurance
Dental, vision, and disability insurance options
401(k) with employer matching
Employee Childcare Tuition Discount – Enjoy discounted childcare tuition for your own children!
Education & Career Growth
College tuition assistance for qualifying education-related fields
CDA credential reimbursement
Ongoing professional development
Mentorship and leadership advancement opportunities
Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable school policies.
What You'll Do
Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
Plan creative, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using our Wonder of Learning curriculum.
Support children's cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development.
Use positive guidance and effective classroom management strategies.
Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
Observe and document children's developmental progress.
Maintain a positive, organized, and well-supervised classroom.
Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership.
Communicate professionally and proactively with families.
Who We're Looking For
Genuine passion for early childhood education.
Creativity, patience, enthusiasm, and positive energy.
Strong classroom management and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Dependability, initiative, and a growth mindset.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications
CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
Must meet Indiana childcare licensing, training, and background screening requirements.
Ability to actively supervise children and perform essential classroom duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Why Our School?
We're proud to be a Cognia-accredited early childhood education program committed to excellence and meaningful learning.
Our students enjoy enriching experiences, including dedicated art and music instruction, library time, STEM activities, chess, coding, and our student News Club as they grow.
We believe great leaders often begin as great classroom teachers, and we're committed to helping our educators grow professionally.
We're not just looking for someone to fill a classroom. We're looking for educators who inspire a lifelong love of learning!
Apply today and grow your career with The Goddard School of Fort Wayne!
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.