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Overview: Get paid to play!! We are adding to our team of nurturing, highly talented educators! The Goddard School in Prosper, TX is looking to add nurturing educators to our team. Teachers must demonstrate a love for children and an understanding of how children learn in a play-based environment.
Childcare discounts, and paid time off for full time team members.
A lead teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
Our school is open from 6:300 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work an 8-hour shift during that time period.
General Qualifications A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of Texas and the following qualifications:
– the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.
– the ability to interact closely with children at their level.
– the ability to always keep children within sight and sound.
– the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary).
– the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies.
– the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents.
– the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
– the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:
-An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
Educational Qualifications:
Associate in early childhood education is preferred but not required.
Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
A lead teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
-Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
-Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
-Ensure that classroom equipment is in good condition.
-Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
-Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
-Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
-Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
-Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
-Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
-Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
-Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
-Create a multi-cultural learning environment
-Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
-Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
-Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
-Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing
-Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks
-Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
We have installed AtmosAir in the air conditioning system, which till all the gems and virus in the air, including COVID virus.
We sanitize Toys, books, and other classroom stuff in ZONO machine.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Prosper, TX 75078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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