Highlights
The Goddard School – State Bridge Road | Alpharetta/Johns Creek, GA Are you an energetic, caring teacher who loves making children laugh, learn, and feel confident? 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alpharetta, Georgia |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
Description
Benefits:
- No nights and weekends
- Childcare discounts
- Recognition programs
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
Lead Teacher – Early Childhood
The Goddard School – State Bridge Road | Alpharetta/Johns Creek, GA
Are you an energetic, caring teacher who loves making children laugh, learn, and feel confident? The Goddard School on State Bridge Road is hiring a Lead Teacher to join our growing team!
We’re looking for someone who brings warmth, creativity, reliability, and a genuine love of working with young children. If you want to work somewhere that supports its teachers, values your ideas, and gives you the resources to succeed, we would love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Supportive leadership that genuinely values our teachers
- Beautiful, modern classrooms with quality teaching resources
- Small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios
- Set, consistent schedule
- 1-hour lunch break
- Paid holidays + Paid Time Off
- Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
- Health, dental & vision benefits for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) matching
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- CDA support and opportunities for career advancement
- A positive, collaborative team environment where you are supported—not left on your own
What You'll Do
As a Lead Teacher, you will:
- Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
- Plan and lead fun, developmentally appropriate activities using our Wonder of Learning® curriculum
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Encourage children's curiosity, independence, creativity, and confidence
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive classroom management
- Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and accomplishments
- Observe children's interests and use them to create meaningful learning experiences
- Work closely with Assistant Teachers, Resource Teachers, and school leadership
- Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and supervision
- Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development
What We're Looking For
- A genuine love for children and early childhood education
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Dependable, organized, and professional
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- 1–2 years of childcare or preschool experience preferred
- Ability to meet Georgia Bright from the Start requirements and successfully complete required background checks
- Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Come Grow With Us!
At The Goddard School – State Bridge Road, our teachers aren't just employees—they are an important part of our school family. We want you to feel supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day.
If you're ready to teach, play, laugh, create, and make a real difference in children's lives, apply today!
11250 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
We'd love to meet you!
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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