The Goddard School, located in Marshallton/West Chester, an Early Childhood Education center, is currently hiring full time Preschool teachers.  Experience working with children under the age of 5 is necessary.  This can be in a classroom atmosphere or as a nanny/babysitter. Candidates must be caring and kind individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of young children.  Candidates will be selected based on their ability to actively engage children in a safe, nurturing and loving manner, as well as effectively communicate with co-teachers and parents in a busy classroom environment.  Our school is open Monday -Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Benefits include: * Comprehensive training program * Competitive compensation based on education and experience * Health and dental insurance * Paid days of leave and paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day!) * 401K option after one year of employment * Opportunity to be a part of a great team of teachers and make a difference in the lives of children Job Responsibilities * Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment * Help to implement weekly lesson plans based on Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes * Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child’s social and emotional development, and individual needs * Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication * Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork * Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions * Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance and PA state standards * Work with a team of other teachers in the classroom Job Requirements All candidates, who wish to be considered must meet the following criteria: * To be considered candidate must have prior classroom experience at a childcare center or related experience working with children under the age of 5 * Strong work ethic and communication skills * Positive attitude and inherent love for young children * Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds * Be available to start employment within a few weeks of accepting an offer * Live within a 30 minute commute to West Chester, PA * 18+ with a high school degree or GED. CDA, associates, or bachelors in related field a plus! The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.