Lead Teacher – Young Toddler – The Goddard School of Peters Township – Upper St. Clair, PA

Due to the overwhelming acceptance of The Goddard School® in the Greater Pittsburgh area and a high number of referrals, we are immediately expanding the teaching staff in the Peters Township / Upper Saint Clair (Pittsburgh – South Hills) location. You must reside in the Pittsburgh/South Hills area to be considered for this position:

We are looking for a full-time Young Toddler Teacher (12 – 18 months old ) who has strong leadership skills, is an excellent communicator, and can motivate and inspire children in a positive manner. The Goddard School® is a renowned program with a Piaget-based foundation (Learning through Play) and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our faculty is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who are able to use the creativity and the Goddard Development Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

The Goddard School® offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• !!!! SIGNING BONUS !!!!
• NEW – Profit Sharing Plan !!
• Outstanding Health Plan
• Paid time off including holidays
• Company matched 401K Program
• Professional Development
• Affiliation with Leaders in the Childcare Field

Education and Experience:

• BA Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field
• Prior classroom or child care experience is a plus
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic and child-friendly style

Job Requires Teachers and Co-Teachers work together to:

• Develop lesson plans
• Meet the individual needs of the children
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Maintain effective, proactive and positive parent communication
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Participate in staff and training meetings
• Use assessment tools
• Meet school’s quality assurance requirements

The Goddard School® is a high quality preschool for children six weeks to six years of age. Goddard uses a Piaget-based curriculum model, and offers both full and part-time programs. Hours of operation are 7 AM – 6 PM Monday through Friday. It is the fastest growing preschool in the United States.