Early Childhood Lead Teacher/Assistant Positions Available! Signing Bonus!!!

The Goddard School® of Redmond, WA an early childhood education center, is currently seeking qualified Lead and Assistant Teachers.   

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 are able to 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 fun and energetic Lead and Assistant Teachers for our school. For lead teachers, we are looking for dynamic individuals who have a BA, BS, AA or CDA in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or similarly related fields PLUS one to two year's work experience in early childhood education. For assistant teachers, we are looking for individuals who want to work in an active environment with children and are willing to take your career to new heights.

Daily Responsibilities

Our Lead and Assistant Teachers work together:

§  Developing lesson plans

§  Meeting the individual's needs of the children

§  Effectively and professionally communicating to Parents and fellow staff members

§  Participating in staff meetings and training events

§  Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

§  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

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 monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!

Assistant Teachers assist the Lead Teacher with the above-noted responsibilities. The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and pay 75% of the medical and dental benefits upon qualification based on experience, education, and certifications.

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide outstanding opportunities including:

§  Competitive salary

§  Up to 3 weeks’ vacation

§  Paid holidays

§  Closed the week of Christmas

§  Medical and Dental Insurance options