Infant and Young Toddler Teacher

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Overview: Signing bonus $500. Get paid to play!! The Goddard School in Prosper, TX is looking to add nurturing educators to our team. Teachers must demonstrate a love for children and an understanding of how children learn in a play-based environment.

Childcare discounts, and paid time off for full time team members.


A lead teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Our school is open from 6:300 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work an 8-hour shift during that time period.


General Qualifications A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of Texas and the following qualifications:

- the ability to understand and support the education program using learning through play philosophy.

- the ability to interact closely with children at their level.

- the ability to always keep children within sight and sound.

- the ability to change childrens diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary).

- the ability to understand and comply with the franchisees employment policies.

- the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents.

- the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and

- the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:


-An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.


Educational Qualifications:


Associate in early childhood education is preferred but not required.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:


A lead teachers responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

-Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

-Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

-Ensure that classroom equipment is in good condition.

-Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)

-Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

-Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

-Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

-Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

-Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities

-Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Advance childrens physical and intellectual competence


-Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child

-Create a multi-cultural learning environment

-Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning

-Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning

-Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty

Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children


-Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing

-Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks

-Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities