Lead Infant Teacher

What You'll Do: As our Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher, you will be the heart of your classroom-creating a calm, joyful, and engaging environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities: Create and implement developmentally appropriate plans aligned to infant/toddler milestones Build a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom environment for children and families Support social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development through meaningful routines and play Observe and document child progress; communicate clearly and warmly with families Maintain a clean, organized classroom that encourages exploration and discovery Collaborate with teaching teammates and leadership to ensure consistency and support Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations and school policies Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and coaching Compensation (Experience + Education Based) We offer a pay range of $19-$22/hour, and placement within that range is determined by relevant experience, credentials, and level of education (CDA, Associate's, Bachelor's, etc.). Candidates with strong lead experience and/or higher education in Early Childhood may qualify toward the top end of the range What You'll Love About Working Here We believe great teachers deserve great support. Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision) + 401(k) Generous time off: 20 paid holidays + 12 personal daysCDA support: We fully sponsor CDA credential education (for eligible team members) Modern classrooms & resources to help you teach with confidence Ongoing training + clear growth pathways A supportive, team-first culture where your work is valued and your voice matters What We're Looking For A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers 2+ years experience in an infant/toddler classroom (lead experience preferred) Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and/or CDA CPR/First Aid certified (or able to obtain quickly if needed) Strong knowledge of child development and best practices Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills Positive, dependable, growth-minded attitude About The Goddard School of Long Hill Township For over 20 years, our school has been a trusted leader in early childhood education. Families choose us for high-quality care and education-and teachers stay because they feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow. Ready to join a school that celebrates every milestone-yours and theirs? Apply today and bring your heart, experience, and passion to a team that's raising confident, capable learners from the very beginning.

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour This Is Your MomentThe 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.