Job Details

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, fostering a safe and positive classroom environment, and building strong relationships with children, families, and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities

Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment

Support social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development

Observe and document developmental milestones

Communicate effectively with families and provide regular updates

Supervise assistant teachers and promote teamwork

Maintain licensing and accreditation standards (including Texas Rising Star, if applicable)

Qualifications:

CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

1–2+ years of experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare setting

Strong understanding of child development and classroom management

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Positive, reliable, and collaborative team player

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.