The Goddard School located in Issaquah is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher to join our amazing staff! We are a well-established, nationally accredited preschool looking for candidates with excellent experience and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility in the classroom.
Benefits for Full-Time Lead Teacher Positions:
- Competitive salary $22 - $28 per hour ~ DOE
- Premera Medical & Dental coverage, Plus VSP Vision coverage
- SIMPLE IRA (+ company matching up to 3%)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- CPR/First-Aid Training PAID for by employer
- BBP Training PAID for by employer
- Initial Basic 30 Training (STARS) PAID for by employer
- Ten Annual STARS Hours PAID by employer through Professional Development and Faculty Meetings
- More than three PAID weeks off per year with holidays, school closures and PTO
- Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS and Goddard Systems University, including $350 stipend upon CDA completion (if needed)
- Faculty referral bonuses
Lead Teacher Requirements and Responsibilities:
- CDA/AA/Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Minimum Requirements: A current CDA + 8 aligned college credits OR 20 aligned college credits OR Washington ECE Short Certificate (20 credits)
- Plan for and write daily curriculum based on Washington State’s Early Learning Standards & Guidelines
- Responsible for the overall day-to-day class management during an 8-hour shift
- Work to improve quality and consistency of care for all children
- Meet the school's requirements spanning quality assurance, curriculum, and activities
- Comply with all state and local regulations
- Ability to work with faculty and children from a variety of backgrounds and cultures; promotes diversity in the classroom
- Comply with The Goddard School’s Health & Safety standards (Quality Assurance)
- Maintain child portfolios and continuous child assessments
The Goddard School is a leader in the childcare industry and provides high-quality early childhood education to children. Our philosophy is based on academic research that shows children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. Apply today to learn why our school is a great place to grow your career and make a positive difference in the lives of children.
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.
