Benefits:

Incentive Bonus

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Make a Difference Every Day

If you are energetic, nurturing, dependable, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young children, we would love to meet you!

The Goddard School is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and professional environment where children thrive and teachers feel valued, supported, and recognized for the important work they do. We believe great early childhood education begins with great teachers, and we are committed to providing the resources, benefits, consistency, and opportunities our faculty need to grow.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Infant Co-Lead Teacher to join our faculty.

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work alongside another teacher as a Co-Lead Teacher

Care for and educate children approximately 6 weeks to 12 months of age

Consistent 8-hour daily shift

Consistent schedule to support work-life balance and planning

Monday through Friday with no weekends

Pay & Benefits

Great teachers deserve to be valued for the work they do. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our faculty both inside and outside the classroom.

$17.00-$21.00 per hour, based on education and qualifications

Annual pay increases, including two opportunities for pay increases during your first year

Quarterly incentive bonus opportunities that may provide the equivalent of an additional $1-$3 per hour for hours worked during qualifying quarters

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid vacation during our annual December holiday closure, December 24 through January 1

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Generous employee childcare discounts

Paid background checks

Paid training and continuing education opportunities/CEUs

Employee referral bonuses

1-hour daily lunch break

No weekend work

Teacher supplies and classroom equipment provided

Occasional employer-provided lunches

Faculty recognition and appreciation throughout the year, including Teacher Appreciation Month

What You'll Do

As an Infant Co-Lead Teacher, you will help create a safe, loving, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where our youngest learners can grow, explore, and build trusting relationships.

You will:

Build warm, nurturing relationships with infants and their families

Partner with your co-teacher to coordinate the daily operations of the classroom

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences

Support children's social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development

Observe children's individual interests, needs, and developmental milestones

Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom

Communicate with families each day about their child's experiences, routines, milestones, and accomplishments

Document classroom experiences and family communication through our school communication tools

Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership

Participate in professional development and continue growing as an early childhood educator

Follow all school policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards

What It's Like to Be a Teacher at Our School

There is something special about getting to see the world through the eyes of a young child.

As part of our faculty, you'll have the opportunity to:

Experience the joy of watching children reach new milestones

Build meaningful relationships with children and families

Bring creative ideas to life in the classroom

Collaborate with other early childhood professionals

Continue developing your skills as an educator and leader

Work in an environment where quality, professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine love for children matter

Qualifications

We welcome candidates at different stages of their early childhood education careers.

Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a child-related field

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a child-related field

Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Currently enrolled in a CDA, Early Childhood Education, or related degree program

Previous experience working with infants or young children

Successful candidates should also demonstrate:

A nurturing and positive approach to working with young children

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Dependability and professionalism

Knowledge of appropriate childcare, health, safety, and emergency procedures

A commitment to providing excellent service and communication to families

A desire to learn, grow, and contribute positively to the school community

About Our School

For more than 20 years, our school has been part of the local Strongsville community, providing high-quality early childhood education and care to approximately 140 children.

Our programs serve children from six weeks through six years of age, providing a nurturing learning environment designed to support children's growth, curiosity, confidence, and love of learning.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a career in early childhood education with a school that values its teachers and the important work they do, we encourage you to apply.

We respect your time and won't leave you wondering about your application.

Applications are reviewed within 1 business day

Candidates selected to move forward will typically be contacted to schedule an interview within 1-3 business days

Apply today. We would love to learn more about you and what you could bring to our faculty!

Work Location: In person Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week Remote: No

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.