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Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School

Eldersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026

💰 $44,000/yr($34,000/yr – $44,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:

No nights and weekends
Childcare discounts
Recognition programs
Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance

The Goddard School of Eldersburg is the premiere preschool in Eldersburg, MD.

We are professional, agile, supportive and our goal is to provide a wonderful, kind experience not only for our children and their families but also for our faculty.

Our work environment includes:

Wellness programs
Growth opportunities

Job description

The Goddard School in Eldersburg, MD is currently hiring teachers for our classrooms!

Our ideal teachers will love and nurture our children while helping to build a foundation for early childhood development.

A passion for creating an environment of kindness and character development are a must!

Teacher Benefits:

● Maternity Leave (short term disability)

● Dental, Medical, Life, & and Vision Insurance

● Free Telemedicine visits

Teacher Requirements:

● Kindness and strong character

● Desire to nurture children and help them to grow to help make the world a better place

● CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (not required, but preferred)

● 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certificate or 90 Hour Preschool Certificate preferred.

School is willing to provide tuition assistance, if not currently certified.

● EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)

● Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM

Teacher Responsibilities:

● Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum

● Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development

● Establishing positive and productive relationships with families

● Ensuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamwork

● Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount for teacher children
Health insurance (school covers 85%)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Eldersburg, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Eldersburg, MD 21784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Teaching: 1-3 years (Preferred)
Childcare: 1-3 years (Preferred)

Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 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.