Preschool Lead Teacher

As a Preschool/PreK Lead Teacher at The Goddard School located in Renton, you help instill a love of learning through play to your students while managing the day-to-day operations of your classroom. You help build trust with families and teachers and encourage each child’s individual development to create a path for future success. Your role is critical to the smooth operation of the school and creates a positive impact on the lives of the families we serve and the staff we employ.

Apply today to join our amazing team as a Lead Teacher at The Goddard School in Renton!

A full-time career at The Goddard School in Rentonincludes:

• Competitive Salary - $22 - $23 per hour DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA plan (+ company matching up to 3%)
• Paid time off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS, Goddard Systems University, and state & local scholarships.
• A variety of paid training, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall day-to-day operations of your classroom.
• Plan and execute the curriculum for the classroom.
• You will seek to ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of care for all your students.
• Manage child portfolios and continuous child development assessments.
• Maintain our inclusive culture and demonstrate a commitment to our quality assurance standards, accreditations, and licensing requirements.
• Develop relationships that inspire trust with current and potential families.
• Inspire confidence in your Assistant Teacher and other coworkers to help foster teamwork and develop a positive workplace environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum Requirement: A current CDA + 8 aligned college credits OR 20 aligned college credits OR Washington ECE Short Certificate (20 credits)
• CDA or AA or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Previous experience leading a classroom in an early childhood education setting.
• Candidates must pass required state background checks and TB test.

Apply today to become a part of our mission to develop a love of learning for our students, a deep sense of trust with the families we serve, and a positive, encouraging environment for our employees to advance their skills in early childhood education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Serious candidates only

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Lead PreK or Preschool Age Teacher : 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid MERIT and Background Check (Required)
• 30 Stars - Basic training (Required)
• 20 ECE credits (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Renton, WA 98059 (Required)

Work Location: In person