Careers
If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.
Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted
Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning.
Expertise & Skills
Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day.
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Mrs Hiral
OwnerHiral Mehta and Hemant Patel are thrilled to be new owners of The Goddard School® of Raleigh (North). They are committed to Goddard’s mission of making the world a better place through early childhood education and development. Hiral and Hemant want families to feel like they’ve found a home away from home where children will discover the wonder of learning as they build confidence, make lasting friendships and explore the world around them. They are dedicated to making sure their School meets the highest standards of health, safety and security with teachers who are warm, nurturing and highly skilled. When Hiral and Hemant aren’t busy at Goddard, they love spending quality time with their children who are 7 and 9. -
Tracy
Assistant DirectorMy name is Tracy Pederson and I have been teaching young children since 2007. I have worked at Goddard since 2010. I have a bachelor’s degree in child development and a master’s degree in education from Birth to Kindergarten. In my free time I like to go hiking, cook and do crafts and puzzles. I also love spending time with my husband and son. -
Laticha
Director of EducationMs. Laticha earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master's degree in Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has been teaching young children since 2007 and loves to watch them grow and learn in her class. -
Pamela
Pre ToddlersMs. Pam earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Marywood University in Scranton, PA and her Master's degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She has experience working with children since 2001. Ms. Pam loves teaching children and seeing them develop physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Raleigh with her husband, son, and two dogs. In her spare time, she loves to read, travel and spend time with family. -
Blanca-Estela
Assistant TeacherMs. Estela has been working with children for 4 years and is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate certification. She is originally from Mexico and loves calling Raleigh her home. Ms. Estela is passionate about teaching because she loves to see the children grow and reach their goals! She enjoys spending her free time with her family and going to the beach.