Infant Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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 of Branchburg is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

We are looking for an experienced Infant Teacher for Full Time schedule.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.

What We Offer:

• Salary range: $17-20 an hour depending on education and experience
• Paid Time Off after the first 90 days of employment
• Health and dental benefits for full time employees
• Closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Free training opportunities
• Uniforms provided
• No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening
• You will get support from our directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills
• Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Prioritized focus on your professional development – many free training opportunities
• Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a more experienced teacher.

Responsibilities 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

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) required for a lead teacher position
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• 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
• Must love babies!

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Branchburg has been open since 2003. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 35 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 90,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

September start need to start end of August.

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

At The Goddard School located in Branchburg, we take your well-being and the well-being of those we educate and care for seriously and have put several measures in place to make our environment the safest it can be.

Work Location: In person