Washington DC (The Wharf) Careers

The Goddard School is a wonderful place for you to cultivate your career as you enrich the lives of children through fun learning experiences.

Positions we currently have available:

Job Responsibilities and Required Qualifications:

Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Our teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines. Most importantly, teachers create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!


-Minimum 1 year experience in a licensed center working with children

-Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

-Infant/Toddler CDA or higher education in Early Childhood Education or related field


Our teaching teams are required to:

Meet the individual needs of the children.

Communicate with families.

Participate in staff and training meetings.

Support appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.

Interact with children to support play, exploration, and learning.

Present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.

Implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.

Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.

Build teamwork.

Use assessment tools.

Commit to continuing education.

Be able to work with infants or toddlers.


Are You Interested in Something Else?

If you don’t see a job that sparks your interest, submit your resume anyway. We will keep it on file and make sure to match you with the perfect opportunity once it’s available. 

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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