Lead Teacher With Experience for New Preschool

The Goddard School of Greenpoint, NY • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $20 - $30 / hour • 22h ago

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance

We are seeking Lead Teachers for our 2s or 3s classrooms.

**If you hold a Professional or Permanent New York State Teaching Certificate through your TEACH account, please let us know. Compensation may be higher based on your certification credentials.

The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, located at 85 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team for infants/toddlers and preschoolers. Our School is a newly built, state-of-the-art, one-story, 10,000-square-foot learning environment designed with children and educators in mind. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully created spaces, our School offers an inspiring setting where teachers can do their best work and children can learn, explore, and thrive.

At The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, we believe in putting teachers first because our teachers put our children first. As a Lead Teacher, you will help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum, you will lead meaningful daily activities, inspire young minds, and collaborate with a supportive team committed to high-quality early childhood education.

If you’re a caring, energetic professional looking for a welcoming and supportive workplace, we’d love to have you join our team. Our School provides a high-quality learning environment where children are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning in a place that feels nurturing and community-focused.

Compensation: $20-$30 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits:

401(k)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Competitive Salary
Opportunity for Advancement
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Tuition assistance
Childcare assistance

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. Create engaging activities that support cognitive, physical, and language development. Balance structured teaching and play-based learning. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities.
Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with school leadership and team members to support classroom quality and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or higher in early childhood education or equivalent major
Experience working in an early childhood classroom preferred.
Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practice.
Ability to create engaging lesson plans and manage a classroom with confidence and care.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet all licensing, health, and safety requirements for the role.

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.