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About the Role

The Goddard School is seeking a passionate Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds, and collaborate with a supportive team. This role is crucial in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children.
Develop an appropriate classroom management system.
Ensure classroom equipment is in good repair.
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s).
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times.
Ensure children are always within state ratio requirements.
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities immediately.
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present.
Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children.
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Advance children's physical and intellectual competence.
Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
Create a multi-cultural learning environment.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
Encourage children to talk with each other and with the 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 reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
Integrate GSI-approved resources into lesson plans.
Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
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, as well as the environment, through positive modeling.
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
Establish positive and effective family relations.
Communicate, in a professional manner, 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.
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs.
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 their portfolios.
Use assessment tools.
Maintain professional commitment.
Promote “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

Ability to 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.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Child Development
Learning through play philosophy
Classroom management
Curriculum implementation
Child observation
Lesson planning
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis management
CPR
First Aid

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience Level

Lead Teacher
Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment

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, including 18 semester hours of completed 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, including 18 semester hours of completed 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 the core classes to qualify for a teacher position.
9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position.
Infant Teacher should have 3 infant units and 12 ECE units.

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
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.