• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Preschool or Pre-K Teacher – Job Description

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• CDA, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or other Early Childhood Education credential preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool or Pre-K children preferred.
• Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Must complete all required annual professional development and training.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable, punctual, patient, energetic, nurturing, and professional.

• Implement the school's approved curriculum consistently and effectively.
• Prepare and organize daily lessons and learning activities.
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences appropriate for the children's developmental levels.
• Provide learning opportunities in:
  • Early literacy and language development
  • Letter and sound recognition
  • Early writing and fine-motor development
  • Early mathematics and number concepts
  • Science and discovery
  • Social studies and community awareness
  • Art and creativity
  • Music and movement
  • Gross-motor development
  • Social-emotional development
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Read to children daily and encourage conversation, vocabulary development, and a love of books.
• Encourage children to ask questions, explore, experiment, and think independently.
• Differentiate activities when necessary to support different developmental abilities and learning styles.
• Maintain appropriate expectations for children while recognizing that development varies from child to child.

• Independence and personal responsibility.
• Ability to follow multi-step directions.
• Appropriate classroom behavior.
• Ability to participate in group learning.
• Communication and listening skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Appropriate peer interactions.
• Fine-motor and pre-writing skills.
• Early literacy and mathematical concepts.
• Confidence and curiosity about learning.
• Ability to manage personal belongings and classroom materials.

• Establish and consistently maintain classroom routines and expectations.
• Use positive reinforcement, redirection, modeling, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Help children learn to identify and appropriately express emotions.
• Teach children how to resolve conflicts and interact respectfully with peers.
• Encourage kindness, cooperation, responsibility, and independence.
• Address challenging behaviors calmly and professionally.
• Seek assistance from administration when behavioral concerns become persistent or significant.

• Know which children are under their supervision.
• Maintain required teacher-to-child ratios.
• Frequently count children, particularly during transitions.
• Position themselves so they can effectively see and supervise the classroom or playground.
• Closely supervise children during meals, restroom breaks, playground activities, transitions, and rest periods.
• Never leave children unattended.
• Immediately address unsafe behavior or environmental hazards.
• Follow all school procedures regarding child release and authorized pickup.
• Immediately report injuries, incidents, illness, unusual behavior, or safety concerns according to school procedures.

• Maintaining organized learning centers and classroom materials.
• Rotating materials and activities to maintain children's interest.
• Displaying children's work appropriately.
• Keeping classroom materials accessible and age appropriate.
• Cleaning and sanitizing tables, toys, learning materials, and classroom surfaces according to school procedures.
• Encouraging children to participate in age-appropriate classroom cleanup.
• Reporting broken toys, equipment, or safety concerns immediately.
• Preparing the classroom for activities, meals, rest time, and transitions.

• Greet parents and children warmly.
• Provide appropriate information about the child's day.
• Communicate children's accomplishments and positive experiences.
• Professionally communicate developmental or behavioral concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Never discuss another child, family, or employee with parents.
• Direct sensitive, significant, or potentially controversial concerns to administration when appropriate.
• Respond professionally to parent questions and concerns.

• Attendance.
• Daily reports.
• Curriculum documentation.
• Developmental observations.
• Child assessments.
• Progress reports.
• Incident and accident reports.
• Meal and snack documentation.
• Parent communication.
• Classroom photographs and learning documentation through the school's communication platform.

• Supervising meals and snacks.
• Encouraging appropriate table manners and independence.
• Monitoring children for food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Assisting children with restroom needs when necessary.
• Supporting toilet-training needs when applicable.
• Following proper handwashing and sanitation procedures.
• Supervising rest or quiet time according to classroom schedules.

• Work cooperatively with co-teachers, Assistant Teachers, Floaters, administration, and other school employees.
• Communicate respectfully with coworkers.
• Help maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Assist other classrooms when reasonably needed.
• Participate in school celebrations, parties, special programs, graduation activities, and family events.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development, and training.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other school-wide responsibilities when assigned.
• Help maintain common areas and the overall appearance of the school.
• Perform other reasonable school-related duties assigned by administration.

• Reporting to work on time and maintaining dependable attendance.
• Following the school's dress code and appearance standards.
• Maintaining appropriate language and behavior around children.
• Treating coworkers, families, administrators, and children respectfully.
• Accepting constructive feedback professionally.
• Following administrative directions and school policies.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with families.
• Keeping confidential information private.
• Avoiding gossip, workplace conflict, and inappropriate discussions in front of children or families.
• Maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during stressful situations.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Sit on the floor and interact with children at their level.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and move throughout the classroom.
• Safely supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Lift and carry children or classroom materials when necessary.
• Respond quickly to emergencies or situations involving children's safety.

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work at their scheduled start time.
• Follow school procedures for reporting absences or tardiness.
• Maintain dependable attendance.
• Understand that frequent absences or tardiness affect children, coworkers, classroom ratios, and overall school operations.

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. 

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