Universal Pre-K Grant Lead Teacher The Goddard School Urbana, MD

Universal Pre-K Grant Lead Teacher The Goddard School

Full Time • Urbana, MD
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Competitive salary
The Goddard School of Urbana (Carriage Hill) is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated educator to join our outstanding Pre-K program as a Universal Pre-K Grant Teacher.

This position will begin June 5, 2026, and will transition into a Universal Pre-K Grant Lead Teacher role for the 2026–2027 school year.

Compensation Details (Please Read Carefully)

  • Summer Pay (June–August 2026):
Compensation during the summer session will follow our summer pay scale, which differs from the UPK school-year salary structure.

  • School-Year Salary (2026–2027 UPK Grant Role):
Starting at $60,000 (UPK Grant-funded position; school year only)

This position offers a strong earning opportunity during the academic year, with a clearly defined transition from summer employment to the grant-funded school-year role.

About the Role

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences that prepare children for success in kindergarten.

Qualifications

  • 90-Hour Preschool Certification (Required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
  • Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education (Preferred)
  • Experience in a Pre-K classroom setting (Preferred)
Responsibilities

  • Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans
  • Foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and academic growth through play-based learning
  • Build a culture of excellence in a structured, nurturing classroom environment
  • Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging learning space
  • Collaborate with leadership and fellow educators
  • Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with families
Why Join Our School?

At The Goddard School of Urbana – Carriage Hill, we are committed to excellence in early childhood education. We are seeking someone ready to lead with heart, professionalism, and purpose — and who is excited to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every single day.

If you’re passionate about teaching and ready to grow within a supportive, welcoming, and high-performing team, we would love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour




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.

 

 

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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 compensation and benefit programs, which vary by location. Many locations offer benefits such as:
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
Childcare reimbursement/discount
Retirement plan benefits
Tuition reimbursement