The Goddard School® of Hershey
1035 Middletown Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036
The Goddard School of Hershey is seeking a caring, dependable, and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to join our professional early childhood education team.
We are a respected private early education center known for high standards, a strong community reputation, and a supportive team culture. Our teachers are valued as professionals and supported by engaged administrators, quality curriculum, ongoing training, and opportunities for continued growth.
Using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, you will create a nurturing, engaging classroom where infants and toddlers feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore.
What We Offer
- $250 signing bonus after successful completion of 90 days of employment
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
- Paid holidays
- Paid professional development hours
- 401(k) plan option
- Employee child care discount
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field strongly preferred; candidates with a Child Development Associate credential will also be considered
- Two to three years of experience in a licensed early childhood education setting preferred
- Lead teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Patient, dependable, professional, and able to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Ability to obtain and maintain all Pennsylvania-required child care clearances and background checks
- Ability to meet licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds while caring for and supervising children
Lead Teacher Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
- Provide responsive, individualized care that supports children’s routines and overall development
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, organized, and inclusive classroom
- Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children’s experiences and progress
- Observe and document children’s development to guide classroom planning
- Use positive guidance strategies that support social-emotional growth
- Lead and support classroom team members while collaborating with school leadership
- Follow all licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Our ideal candidate is a nurturing and experienced infant-toddler educator who understands child development, communicates effectively, and takes pride in maintaining a calm, engaging, and well-run classroom.
Join a school where your experience is respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Apply today to join one of the Hershey area’s leading early childhood education teams.
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.
