The Goddard School of West Loop is a new, premiere, early childhood education program in Chicago. Our renowned program implements a play-based curriculum with a focus on social-emotional development. It is designed to meet the needs of children right where they are, supporting the development of a well-rounded child while giving them tools to cultivate their appetite for learning. We adhere to industry-leading Quality Assurance standards, as well as provide the highest standards in health and safety. At the Goddard School, we strive to deliver an exceptional experience for every child and family.

We are looking for motivated, passionate, nurturing teachers with experience in early care and education. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain a safe, engaging, learning environment that promotes development in all domains as well as foster individuality, creativity, and confidence in children. The teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate lesson plan, utilizing the guidelines established by Goddard School. In addition, the teacher must be fun, creative, resourceful, active, professional, work well with others, and have a desire for personal growth through ongoing professional development.

Teacher daily duties include:

Developing lesson plans

Meeting the individual needs of the children

Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff

The ability to understand and support the education program using the “learning through play” philosophy

The ability to interact with children at their level

Good communication skills with staff, families, and children

The ability to handle crisis situations effectively

The ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare

The ability to support and respect cultural and ethnic diversity

The Goddard School offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience, education, and certifications. Please attach complete resume with salary requirements along with the preferred position when applying.

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) or

Min of 6 hours in Early Child Development (Required)