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One Year Old Teacher

The Goddard School

  • Concord, North Carolina
  • 29 days ago
  • $17–$18 Per Hour

Highlights

Educational Qualifications: All candidates must meet one or more of the following qualifications, in addition to any state and/or local licensing requirements: An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred) , Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field. Our ideal candidate is a team-oriented educator with strong communication skills who shows initiative and is passionate about helping one-year-olds grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

Numbers & Facts

LocationConcord, North Carolina
IndustryEducation
Salary$17–$18 Per Hour
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Lead Teacher – One-Year-Old Classroom
Position Overview:
We are seeking an energetic, confident, and consistent Lead Teacher for our One-Year-Old classroom. This individual should be warm and nurturing, with a strong backbone—someone who sets clear expectations, provides structure, and understands that while schedules are important, flexibility is essential in early childhood environments. Our ideal candidate is a team-oriented educator with strong communication skills who shows initiative and is passionate about helping one-year-olds grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain a structured yet flexible daily schedule, recognizing that not every day will look the same
  • Learn, implement, and follow the school’s curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm
  • Support children through using patience, encouragement, and collaboration with families
  • Create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with families, coworkers, and administration
  • Use positive behavior guidance strategies while maintaining clear classroom expectations
  • Work collaboratively with co-teachers and support staff
  • Demonstrate initiative by identifying classroom needs and proactively offering support
  • Support children’s developmental growth
  • Maintain compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety requirements
Desired Qualities & Skills:
  • Energetic, confident, and consistent teaching style
  • Clear, calm, and dependable classroom leadership
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Dependable, flexible, and adaptable
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced classroom environment
  • Passion for early childhood development
  • Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
  • Positive team player with a collaborative mindset
Educational Qualifications:
All candidates must meet one or more of the following qualifications, in addition to any state and/or local licensing requirements:
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred), including 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8
  • A current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
  • Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Why Join Our Team?
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a lasting impact on children and families
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 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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