• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, with a strong focus on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s developmental needs, schedules, and milestones

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive infant classroom environment
• Lead daily caregiving routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and play
• Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families
• Communicate daily regarding feeding, sleep, milestones, and developmental progress

• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records

• Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborate positively with leadership and fellow educators

• Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies to support social-emotional development
  
  

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
• Completion of state-required pre-service training
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. 

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.