The Goddard School of Herndon (McNair/West Reston)
Herndon, Virginia
Lead Teacher
Job details
- Location
- Herndon, Virginia
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,360 - $41,600/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- the-goddard-school-of-herndon-mcnairwest-reston-va.careerplug.com
About this role
Job description
Benefits:
- Sign-on Bonus!
- Competitive salary, depending on responsibilities and qualifications
- Health benefits
- 10 Paid days off for vacation and illness + 8 paid holidays
- Tuition scholarship for field-related coursework
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Significant tuition discount for children of employees
Hours: This position is full-time and year round; new teachers start with a schedule of 9:00am - 6:00pm but may get earlier hours over time.
Qualifications:
Personality -- Positive, patient, flexible, hard-working, energetic, loves spending time with young children (3-5 years)
Education – all candidates must have at least *one* of the following:
- High School Degree, or equivalent; international credentials welcome
- Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in ECE), or current enrollment in a CDA program
- Associate's Degree (this is required for a lead teacher position)
All candidates must also have the following:
- A local address within reasonable commuting distance; international candidates should not apply
- Experience working with young children; school-setting experience is preferred
- Fluency in English, to permit effective communication with staff and parents
- Comfort using tablet technology (iPads etc.)
Job Description:
Looking for a job that includes laughter, singing, and hugs? Don't worry if you are new to teaching, we offer two weeks of training to all new members of our team, no matter what your experience is.
We are hiring for the position of a Lead Infant Teacher. All teachers work with a partner teacher to care for and teach a group of children, working as a team. Together both teachers implement lesson plans based on Goddard's proprietary inquiry based curriculum - 'Wonder of Learning' and manage the students as they learn, eat, sleep, and play. Teachers are responsible for keeping their classroom organized and clean, and communicating with parents.
About Us:
The Goddard School located in Herndon, VA is seeking a friendly, high-energy, creative, and experienced educator to be our newest teacher! Our whole team works hard, but we have a lot of fun being together and taking exceptional, loving care of our students and their parents. We are not a daycare, we are much more than child care, we are a playful learning environment for all ages. If you are looking for a professional, organized, and collaborative workplace, please apply! We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive based on prior experience and education
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Herndon, VA 20171: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
The Goddard School of Herndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Applicant should be ready to work for Full Time
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
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.
Benefits For You
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 compensation and benefit programs, which vary by location. Many locations offer benefits such as:
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
Childcare reimbursement/discount
Retirement plan benefits
Tuition reimbursement