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About the Role

The Goddard School is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using their proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. This role involves leading daily activities, inspiring young minds, and collaborating with a supportive team, while prioritizing teacher growth and success.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
Design appropriate room arrangements to support children's goals and developmental levels.
Develop and implement a classroom management system.
Ensure classroom equipment is in good repair.
Understand and implement emergency procedures.
Promote healthy eating practices.
Ensure children are always within state ratio requirements.
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities immediately and major cleaning when children are not present.
Post and adhere to a classroom schedule that meets children's needs.
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Adapt the program to meet the individual needs of each child.
Create a multicultural learning environment.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
Interact with children to support play, exploration, and learning.
Encourage children to communicate with each other and 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 balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
Integrate GSI-approved resources into lesson plans.
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy.
Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills.
Plan and implement activities to enable children's feeling of security.
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others and the environment through positive modeling.
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
Communicate professionally with families and faculty.
Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences.
Provide opportunities for families to feel part of their children's learning experiences.
Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child.
Maintain a portfolio for each child.
Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities.
Build teamwork.
Develop lesson plans.
Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards.
Perform child observations and document in portfolios.
Use assessment tools.
Promote the 'learning through play' philosophy and educational objectives.
Support a code of ethical conduct.
Pursue professional development/continuing education.
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications of California state.
Understand and support the education program using 'learning through play' philosophy.
Ability to interact closely with children at their level.
Ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times.
Ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary).
Ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents.
Ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
Ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment.
ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED.
Mandated Reporter Certification.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test.
Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza.
An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
Complete California state required health clearance.

Skills

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Child Development
Communication
Crisis Management
Childcare Regulations Compliance
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Child Observation
Teamwork
Professional Development

Location

1700 Montgomery St, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94111

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Lead Teacher

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 18 semester hours of coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Associate degree or higher in a related field with 18 semester hours of coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
12 ECE units including core classes for teacher position.
9 ECE units including core classes and enrollment in a three-unit ECE course for teacher/assistant teacher position.

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Monday to Friday - 8 hour shift
No weekends
Paid time off
Sick Time off
Life insurance
Referral program

About the Company

The Goddard School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.