SCHOOL OVERVIEW
The Goddard School is a private preschool for infants to Pre-K students with an after school program for elementary students. The Goddard School in Southlake is located in the Mid-Cities area of DFW, west of the DFW airport.
Our mission is to develop each child's natural curiosity and creativity in order to provide a foundation to encourage each child's lifelong love of learning.
TEACHER OVERVIEW
At The Goddard School, we believe education and learning should be fun, and are looking for a Preschool Teacher who understands play-based learning, and is positive, cheery & nurturing .
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Teach weekly lesson plans that include engaging activities
- Provide positive interactions with the Preschool and PreK age groups
- Encourage through modeling, feelings of empathy and respect for others and the environment
- Maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Communicate with families, including completing daily activity reports
- Maintain a tidy and organized classroom
- Be willing to drive a 14 passenger bus for field trips and school pick up routes
- Attend professional development
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Holiday Pay (including 1 week of pay during the Christmas holiday)
- Childcare Discount
- Classes kept consistently below state ratios
- Paid lesson planning & prep time
- Fully stocked supply room
- CPR/First Aid certification
Lead Teacher Requirements:
- Must have Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Education, Child Development, or related field, OR possess a current CDA (accepting candidates currently enrolled in a program, but not yet graduated)
- Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
- 2+ years’ of experience being a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare facility is preferred
- Must be willing to undergo a background check
Experience:
- Preschool: 2 years (Preferred)
Pay Frequency:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person