Lead Infant Teacher
18 days ago
Stirling
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • Company parties, • Flexible schedule The Goddard School of Long Hill Township | Stirling, NJ Youre more than a teacheryoure building the foundation. At The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, our Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers help children feel safe, loved, and confident while sparking early curiosity through nurturing, play-based learning. If youre passionate about early development and want to grow in a school that truly invests in its team, wed love to meet you. What Youll Do: As our InfantToddler Lead Teacher, you will be the heart of your classroomcreating 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 coachingWhat Youll 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 days, • CDA 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 Were Looking For • A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers, • At least 1+ year experience in an infant/toddler classroom (lead experience preferred), • Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) 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 attitudeAbout 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 educationand teachers stay because they feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow. Ready to join a school that celebrates every milestoneyours and theirs? Apply today and bring your heart, experience, and passion to a team thats raising confident, capable learners from the very beginning.