Summary

The Goddard School of Stafford, VA, seeks an experienced, energetic, and motivated school-age teacher to join our team!

We seek education-driven teachers who foster curiosity and create inquiry-based lesson plans for our students. If you are interested in being a lead teacher in our school, you are ready to be a role model and make a difference in the lives of children. You are compassionate & collaborative and looking to form lasting relationships with children, colleagues, and families. You believe children are capable, inquisitive learners who want to facilitate their natural curiosity. The Goddard School of Stafford is a strong team of talented educators looking to grow our family! If this sounds like you, apply today!

The Goddard School is a licensed preschool that teaches children as young as six weeks through pre-kindergarten and operates a before-and-after program for elementary students. With highly qualified teachers and administrators, we provide a fun, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate program. 

Duties

Job Description:

The school-age teacher is responsible for caring for and educating a group of children, designing and implementing lesson plans, and managing the students as they learn through play. Teachers are responsible for keeping their classrooms organized and clean and communicating with parents in person and in writing. All teachers work full-time, year-round.

Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Lead Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

What's it like to be a teacher at our School?

Feel a sense of accomplishment as you hear the laughter and experience the wonder of children participating in activities you planned.

Observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.

Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through various avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.

Engage with other early childhood professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

Requirements

Education - all candidates must have **one** of the following:

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field

AA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in Education)

Be currently enrolled in either a CDA or an Associate's Degree program.

All candidates must **also** have the following:

Must have a valid driver's license to transport children to and from school safely.

Experience working with young children; school-setting experience is preferred.

Comfort with technology for lesson planning and parent communication.

Mastery of the English language, as spoken and written, to permit effective communication with parents.

Benefits

What We Offer:

Salary range: $17 to $20/Hour, depending on qualifications

Teacher-to-children ratios followed

Full support from our director to be successful in the classroom

Paid holidays PLUS 5 paid time off (PTO) days per year

School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Competitive compensation

Discounted childcare

Continued focus on your professional development - IACET accredits our Goddard Systems University to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Plus, we'll pay for your CDA credential!