Benefits:

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Lead Teacher

The Goddard School® of Overland Park (Oakmont)

Monday-Friday | No Nights | No Weekends

At The Goddard School, we believe great schools are built by great teachers. That's why we work hard to create an environment where our educators feel supported, appreciated, and set up for success.

We're looking for a caring, dependable Lead Teacher who is passionate about helping young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. If you're ready to lead your own classroom while working alongside a collaborative leadership team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher, you'll create a classroom where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every day.

Your responsibilities include:

Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using our Wonder of Learning® curriculum

Create a warm, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

Build meaningful relationships with children and their families

Observe and document children's growth and development

Guide children's social-emotional development using positive behavior strategies

Partner with Assistant Teachers to create a successful classroom team

Maintain licensing, health, and safety standards throughout the day

Why Teachers Choose Goddard

We know teaching is more than a job—it's a career. That's why we offer:

Monday-Friday schedule

No evenings or weekends

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)

Childcare tuition discount

Paid professional development and training

Supportive on-site leadership that works alongside teachers

Beautiful classrooms with quality materials and resources

Opportunities for advancement and career growth

We're Looking For Someone Who

Loves working with young children

Is dependable and professional

Enjoys collaborating with a team

Communicates well with families and coworkers

Creates a positive and engaging classroom environment

Is committed to helping every child succeed

Qualifications

High school diploma required

CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

1-2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool preferred

State-required pre-service training completed (or willingness to complete upon hire)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of caring for young children

Join Our Team

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while working in a school that values and supports its teachers.

If you're ready to join a team that believes in learning through play, strong relationships, and creating joyful classrooms, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of The Goddard School family!

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.