Company Overview
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that 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.
We recognize our preschool teachers in many ways! We understand that wages and benefits is a priority. Here is what we offer:
- Current Salary Range: between $18.00-$23.00/hourly pay (based on education level)
- Hours of work each day: 8 hour work shift
- Same set daily work shift each day, for consistency and planning
- Annual pay raises (actually 2 pay raises in the first year)
- Potential quarterly incentive bonuses worth an extra $1-$3/hour more in pay for all hours worked during the quarters
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay, paid vacation time during the annual December holiday season (school is closed from Dec 24-Jan 1)
- Paid employee background checks, employee trainings, and continuing education credits (CEUs)
- Generous employee childcare discounts
- 401k retirement plan plus employer matching contributions
- Employee referral bonuses
- 1-hour daily lunch breaks
- Occasional employer-provided lunches
- No weekend work (school is closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
- All teacher supplies and equipment
- Teacher Appreciation Month in May
Our preschool teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Preschool teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
What’s it like to be a preschool teacher at our School?
- Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned.
- Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
- Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Engage with other child care professionals and continue to grow in your profession.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred
- Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree)
- Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching credential
- Currently enrolled in a CDA or degreed program
- Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
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