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Lead Infant Teacher
The Goddard SchoolUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Oct 2025
💰 $32,000/yr($28,000/yr – $32,000/yr)
About the role
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Benefits:
At The Goddard School, we celebrate our teachers as the heart of our mission, prioritizing your professional growth and well-being because you inspire our students every day. We're seeking highly qualified, dedicated educators who take immense pride in shaping the future through attentive, responsive caregiving. If you're not just a teacher but a lifelong advocate for early childhood education, ready to dive into rewarding challenges and create lasting impacts, join our vibrant community. Together, we'll foster a nurturing environment using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, where children thrive and teachers flourish.
Why Choose Us?
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
At The Goddard School, we celebrate our teachers as the heart of our mission, prioritizing your professional growth and well-being because you inspire our students every day. We're seeking highly qualified, dedicated educators who take immense pride in shaping the future through attentive, responsive caregiving. If you're not just a teacher but a lifelong advocate for early childhood education, ready to dive into rewarding challenges and create lasting impacts, join our vibrant community. Together, we'll foster a nurturing environment using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, where children thrive and teachers flourish.
Why Choose Us?
- Professional Pride and Impact: Be part of a nationally recognized program that values your expertise, allowing you to lead with compassion and make a profound difference in infants' lives – laying the foundation for joyful, confident learners and lifelong success.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art facilities, with ongoing mentorship and a focus on work-life balance to keep you energized and fulfilled.
- Growth Opportunities: Access paid professional development, including advanced training, conferences, and pathways to leadership roles – we invest in your success.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, wellness program, tuition reimbursement for further education, fun team-building events, and more.
- Fun and Dynamic Environment: Work in a premium educational setting that's as rewarding for you as it is for the children – no two days are the same!
- Curriculum and Instruction: Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities using our Wonder of Learning® curriculum to stimulate sensory exploration and support holistic growth in infants.
- Classroom Management: Build a safe, inclusive, and comforting environment that encourages bonding, routines, and positive interactions.
- Family Communication: Foster strong partnerships with families through regular updates, conferences, and collaborative goal-setting to enhance each infant's journey.
- Health and Safety: Ensure top-tier supervision during all activities, adhering to licensing standards and promoting wellness for every infant, including proper feeding, diapering, and sleep routines.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning through workshops, peer collaboration, and school-supported certifications to stay at the forefront of infant care.
- Assessment and Documentation: Thoughtfully observe and document developmental milestones, using insights to tailor experiences and celebrate progress with families.
- Team Collaboration: Mentor assistant teachers, promote a positive team dynamic, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
- Behavior Guidance: Apply evidence-based strategies to nurture social-emotional bonds, responding to cues with empathy and expertise to support self-regulation in infants.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field strongly preferred.
- Associate's, Certificate of Mastery, or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with infant/toddler focus required.
- At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in a licensed infant care or childcare setting, with a proven track record of responsive caregiving.
- Completion of state-required pre-service training and ongoing professional development.
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with infants, families, and colleagues.
- Physical ability to actively engage with infants, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- A genuine passion for infant care, with energy, resilience, and a commitment to excellence – you're proud to roll up your sleeves and create magical bonding moments.
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