Infant Toddler Classroom Teacher Job Opening

The Goddard School, an early childhood education center, is in Wilmington, DE and is currently seeking qualified Lead/Assistant Teacher in their Infant and Toddler classrooms.

The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an owner-operated premier preschool that continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

We are looking for caring, loving individuals who have a degree in a child education-related field PLUS one to two years' work experience in early childhood education. In our Infant classrooms, we are seeking dedicated teachers with prior experience specific to infant care. This includes experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and a profound awareness of the needs of our youngest learners. The ideal candidate will be an educator with a nurturing spirit who is committed to supporting all aspects of an infant's growth and development.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards
• Meeting the individual's needs of the children
• Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members
• Participating in staff meetings and training events
• Lead and set the tone for a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem, intellectual stimulation, and social skills
• Building teamwork
• Using computer-based and written assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education and staying current on the latest early childhood practices
• Lead Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards
• Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and regularly changing school themes
• Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
• The Goddard School offers competitive compensation depending on credentials plus health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment

Minimum Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field
• TECE 1 and TECE 2
• At least two years of prior classroom experience in an infant or toddler classroom
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• Please attach complete resume with salary requirements along with the preferred position when applying

Minimum Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field
• TECE 1
• At least two years of prior classroom experience in an infant or toddler classroom
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• Please attach complete resume with salary requirements along with the preferred position when applying