Benefits:

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Lead Teacher – One-Year-Old Classroom

Position Overview:

We are seeking an energetic, confident, and consistent Lead Teacher for our One-Year-Old classroom. This individual should be warm and nurturing, with a strong backbone—someone who sets clear expectations, provides structure, and understands that while schedules are important, flexibility is essential in early childhood environments. Our ideal candidate is a team-oriented educator with strong communication skills who shows initiative and is passionate about helping one-year-olds grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain a structured yet flexible daily schedule, recognizing that not every day will look the same

Learn, implement, and follow the school’s curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm

Support children through using patience, encouragement, and collaboration with families

Create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence

Communicate professionally and effectively with families, coworkers, and administration

Use positive behavior guidance strategies while maintaining clear classroom expectations

Work collaboratively with co-teachers and support staff

Demonstrate initiative by identifying classroom needs and proactively offering support

Support children’s developmental growth

Maintain compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety requirements

Desired Qualities & Skills:

Energetic, confident, and consistent teaching style

Clear, calm, and dependable classroom leadership

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Dependable, flexible, and adaptable

Comfortable in a fast-paced classroom environment

Passion for early childhood development

Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative

Positive team player with a collaborative mindset

Educational Qualifications:

All candidates must meet one or more of the following qualifications, in addition to any state and/or local licensing requirements:

An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field

An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred), including 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8

A current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Why Join Our Team?

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

•		•	Purpose-driven work that makes a lasting impact on children and families

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.