Pre-K Lead Teacher

• Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  
  

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher for our Pre-K program (4-5 yrs).

Our Lead Teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. They will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($18-21/hour, depending on experience and qualifications)
• Extremely affordable health insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits (for as low as $34/paycheck)
• Free & well-rounded education for your children - for those that qualify through Texas Workforce's CCS program
• Full-time hours (shift hours will be between 8am to 6pm)
• Up to 160 hours of Time-Off per year, including paid holidays
• Prioritized focus on your professional development - including Child Development Associate (at no cost to you) and support to pursue Associates or Bachelors degrees
• Paid training opportunities to meet annual training hours requirement
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match, subject to plan's eligibility criteria
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Meets background check eligibility
• Prior experience in the role at a licensed childcare center
• A currently valid CDA (or actively working towards one) or a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
• Knowledge of Texas Rising Star (TRS) and/or Cognia standards is a definite plus
• Excellent classroom management skills, especially when redirecting behaviors in the classroom
• Comfortable using technology and iPad apps for daily activity reports for children
• Is dependable, adaptable and enjoys working in teams
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
  
  
  

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX has been open since 2009. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 650 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.