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Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School

  • Stirling, New Jersey
  • 15 days ago
  • $19–$22 Per Hour

Highlights

At The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, our Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers help children feel safe, loved, and confident while sparking early curiosity through nurturing, play-based learning. Compensation (Experience + Education Based) We offer a pay range of $19–$22/hour , and placement within that range is determined by relevant experience, credentials, and level of education (CDA, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, etc.).

Numbers & Facts

LocationStirling, New Jersey
IndustryEducation
Salary$19–$22 Per Hour
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool

Description

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Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • 401(k) matching
Lead Teacher (Infant–Toddler) — Immediate StartThe Goddard School of Long Hill Township | Stirling, NJYou’re more than a teacher—you’re building the foundation.
At The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, our Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers help children feel safe, loved, and confident while sparking early curiosity through nurturing, play-based learning. If you’re passionate about early development and want to grow in a school that truly invests in its team, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As our Infant–Toddler Lead Teacher, you will be the heart of your classroom—creating a calm, joyful, and engaging environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and implement developmentally appropriate plans aligned to infant/toddler milestones
  • Build a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom environment for children and families
  • Support social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development through meaningful routines and play
  • Observe and document child progress; communicate clearly and warmly with families
  • Maintain a clean, organized classroom that encourages exploration and discovery
  • Collaborate with teaching teammates and leadership to ensure consistency and support
  • Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations and school policies
  • Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and coaching
Compensation (Experience + Education Based)
We offer a pay range of $19–$22/hour, and placement within that range is determined by relevant experience, credentials, and level of education (CDA, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, etc.). Candidates with strong lead experience and/or higher education in Early Childhood may qualify toward the top end of the range.
What You’ll Love About Working Here
We believe great teachers deserve great support.
  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision) + 401(k)
  • Generous time off: 20 paid holidays + 12 personal days
  • CDA support: We fully sponsor CDA credential education (for eligible team members)
  • Modern classrooms & resources to help you teach with confidence
  • Ongoing training + clear growth pathways
  • A supportive, team-first culture where your work is valued and your voice matters
What We’re Looking For
  • A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers
  • 2+ years experience in an infant/toddler classroom (lead experience preferred)
  • Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and/or CDA
  • CPR/First Aid certified (or able to obtain quickly if needed)
  • Strong knowledge of child development and best practices
  • Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • Positive, dependable, growth-minded attitude
About The Goddard School of Long Hill Township
For over 20 years, our school has been a trusted leader in early childhood education. Families choose us for high-quality care and education—and teachers stay because they feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
Ready to join a school that celebrates every milestone—yours and theirs? Apply today and bring your heart, experience, and passion to a team that’s raising confident, capable learners from the very beginning.
Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

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.

About Company

The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule. We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose. Rundy and Karen Wells

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