Experienced Lead Teacher - Infant, Toddler and Preschool

Overview
Join The Goddard School of Eastgate at the very beginning of an exciting journey! We are seeking energetic and compassionate teacher for our young learners aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our brand-new school offers beautiful, thoughtfully designed classrooms, new learning materials, modern equipment, and inviting spaces created to inspire young learners—and our teachers. You’ll work alongside a supportive leadership team that values your ideas, encourages collaboration, and invests in your professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to help shape our school culture from day one, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and grow your career in a place where your passion, creativity, and contributions truly matter.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.

Teacher Key Responsibilities includes:

• Construct lesson plan using Goddard's inquiry-based Wonder of Learning curriculum, while utilizing additional resources to include a variety of enrichment programs including but not limited to: yoga, sign language, and music.
• 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.
• Work as a team with assistant teacher, all staff and admin.
• Uphold Goddard Quality Assurance Health & Safety standards; establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications:

• US work authorization (Required)
• Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Prior early childhood teacher experience; experiences working with desired aged group. (Infant, Toddler, Preschool and/or Pre-K) (Required)
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• CDA, a Bachelors or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or be working towards completing their degree or CDA certification.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a genuine love for teaching and have a desire to impact the life of each child they may work with. 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.
• Have the desire to learn and grow within the early childhood education field.

Applicants Must Have or Be Willing to Obtain:

• An active Merit account - Washington's Professional Development & Workforce Registry
• A 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.

What we offer:

• Competitive wage based on qualification and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Sick and Vacation Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS and Goddard Systems University
• Child care benefit for teachers

*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person