Lead Teacher Preschool Early Learning Center

The Goddard School of Brentwood, TN

Lead Teacher Preschool Early Learning Center

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    No nights and weekends!

    We are looking for preschool teachers (all ages) to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education.

    Benefits & Perks of Working at Goddard School Brentwood:

    Competitive Salary: $23.00 per hour for candidates with 5 Years of Early Childhood Teaching Experience

    Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.

    Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.

    You will be a part of a supportive team! Our award-winning ownership group manages Goddard Hendersonville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro, Brentwood and upcoming Nashville Yard location. Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.

    We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

    Responsibilities of a Lead Teacher include the following:

    Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

    Supporting each child’s social and emotional development

    Establishing positive and effective family relations

    Working to lead the establishment of effective classroom systems, routines and instruction

    Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively and manage challenges professionally

    Ability to learn and implement Goddard curriculum and assessment systems

    Ability to change diapers, and/or assist with toileting needs (where necessary)

    Complete required trainings for the State of Tennessee and Goddard

    Meet background check eligibility and additional state requirements

    Qualifications

    High school diploma required by the state of Tennessee

    Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred by Goddard

    Shows empathy and compassion for young children

    Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal

    Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

    Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

    About Goddard Schools

    As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

    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.