Benefits:
No nights and weekends
Childcare discounts
Recognition programs
Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
The Goddard School® located at: 3411 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.
Qualifications:
High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college and 6 related directly to children 6 weeks - 6 years) or
Child Development Associate (CDA) (required)
1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
A place to build little futures—and meaningful connections.
At The Goddard School in Springfield, IL, the relationships we build with children, families, and each other are what make our school special. Built in 2019 and expanded with five new classrooms this year, our school has room to grow—and a 500-square-foot faculty lounge with room to recharge! We care about the work we do, celebrate the people we do it with, and make time for fun along the way.
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.