The Goddard School in Federal Way, WA is seeking energetic and compassionate Lead Teachers. Each classroom is staffed with a lead teacher and assistant teacher who work together along with the rest of our faculty to create a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment for our families.
Sign-On Bonus: Employees who begin employment within 48 hours of receiving this offer letter will be eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus. The bonus will be paid after the successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment and the employee must be actively employed and in good standing at the time of payout.
Our school is lead by a Director and On-site Owner. As administrators we will strive to create a safe, positive and supportive work environment for our faculty every day. In order to educate their class and ensure success, teachers should maintain a positive attitude, be energetic about the subjects they teach, and share a passion for learning themselves.
Qualifications
- US work authorization (Required)
- Early Childhood Education: 2 year (Preferred)
- Child care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Current TB/MMR tests completed and read
- Cleared Portable Backround Check through Merit
- CPR/First Aid & Blood Borne Pathogens
- Food Handlers card
Full Job Description
Our Lead Teachers are responsible for:
Stimulating their classroom with educational and creative lesson planning. Lead teachers construct their own lesson plan using Frog Street and utilize additional resources to include a variety of enrichment programs including: yoga, sign language, and music & movement. Communicating in a professional manner with families and co-workers. Working as a team with an Assistant Teacher and member of our Support Staff. Upholding Goddard Quality Assurance Health & Safety standards.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
- Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence through quality teacher-created lesson planning that utilizes gathered assessment data.
- Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
- Establish positive and effective family relations through professional communication.
- Ensure an effective program, which is responsive to children’s needs.
- Proficient with interpersonal communication between children peers and parents.
- Must maintain professional commitment to the Goddard play-based philosophy.
- Applicants should have a love of teaching, working with children, and have the desire to learn and grow within the early childhood education field.
Lead Teacher are required to have:
- CDA, a Bachelors or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or be working towards completing their degree or CDA certification.
- Experiences working with desired aged group. (Infant, Toddler, and/or Preschool)
- Good References
- You must have the willingness and ability to apply our developed philosophy and have a desire to impact the life of a child. We are seeking high energy, responsible educators to build relationships with our families, teach our children, and provide a loving nurturing environment in which children can grow with our program.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Applicants Must Have or Be Willing to Obtain:
- An active Merit account - Washington's Professional Development & Workforce Registry
- A cleared Portable Background Check (through Merit)
- The following required prerequisite: Negative Tb Test, CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens Training, WA State Food Handlers, and proof of MMR immunization.
Benefits for Position:
- We offer a competitive wage upon qualification
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90-days employment for Full Time Positions only.
- Paid time off
- Professional Development Assistance
- Continuing Education Opportunities through Goddard Systems University
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- child care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Federal Way, WA 98003 (Required)
Work Location: In person
