Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

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. 

  •  Jillie

    Jillie

    Owner
    With over 12 years of experience in the Goddard Franchise, Jillie is the proud, new owner of The Goddard School of Moorestown, a nurturing, play-based learning environment designed to support the whole child. Her passion for early childhood education began as a Goddard School teacher right out of college, and has since grown into a lifelong commitment to creating spaces where young children can thrive! Jillie's mission is to create a program that's known for its caring, qualified staff, engaging curriculum, and strong partnerships with families! She believes that it takes a village to raise a child, and she's thrilled to be a part of the Moorestown Goddard Family!
  •  Jon

    Jon

    Owner
    Jon and his wife Donna have five daughters ranging from 15 - 26 years old (yes, 5! And YES, all daughters!) and live in Swedesboro. Prior to becoming a Goddard School franchisee, Jon spent a lifetime owning a “mom and pop” construction company building homes all over South Jersey. He finally “hung up his apron” in 2019 to be present at the school full-time.
  •  Sara

    Sara

    Director
    Ms. Sara is our director and has been a part of the Goddard family since 2014 where she had hands-on experience in the Toddler, Get Set, Preschool, and Kindergarten classrooms as a lead teacher. After many years teaching in a classroom, she transitioned to a director roll in 2021. She has her associate’s degree in early childhood studies as well as her director’s credentials and certifications. While coordinating daily school operations, she ensures that our school exceeds all Health & Safety protocols along with State Licensing requirements. Ms. Sara is a parent herself and understands firsthand how we want the absolute best for our children and is devoted to providing all families with an exceptional childcare program that is both nurturing and educational!
  •  Gabrielle

    Gabrielle

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Gabby is our Assistant Director who you will see in the front office as well as spending time inside our classrooms supporting our teachers with curriculum, lesson plans and classroom management. Gabby received her Elementary Teaching Cert through Rowan University and was a second-grade teacher for three years as well as a Kindergarten teacher for two years until she transitioned to a director roll here at our school in summer of 2024. Ms. Gabby believes that children learn best when they are in a supportive and positive environment!
  •  Kerry

    Kerry

    Infant I Co-Teacher
    Ms. Kerry ran a in home daycare for 5+ years and loved watching her students grow through fun experiences. She believes the early years of a child’s learning experience is crucial and goes above and beyond to create the best experience for the students and families in her classroom. Ms. Kerry was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Anna

    Anna

    Infant I Co-Teacher
    Ms. Anna has a passion for working with children and enjoys every moment spent with them in the classroom. She enjoys being apart of her children's success as they achieve new milestones. Ms. Anna believes children should always feel safe, happy and loved!
  •  Milagros

    Milagros

    Infant II Co-Teacher
    Ms. Milly is a teacher in our infant classroom and has been working in Early Childhood Education for many years! She enjoys playing a vital role in the growth and enrichment of her students. Ms. Milly loves making the children laugh and truly enjoys being in a classroom environment each day! Ms. Milly was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Marissa

    Marissa

    Infants II Co-Teacher
    Ms. Marissa works with our older infants and enjoys watching the impact and growth that learning, playing, and teaching have on the children in her class. She comes to work each day with a smile and positive attitude ready for any challenges that may come her way!
  •  Avi

    Avi

    First Steps Lead Teacher
    Ms. Avi has been a part of The Goddard School family since 2015 and loves being in a classroom! She puts a lot of effort into coming up with creative and enjoyable activities for her students to participate and learn from each day! Ms. Avi believes that children should learn in a warm and friendly environment where they always feel accepted, loved, and protected. Ms. Avi was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Alaina

    Alaina

    First Steps Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Alaina has a passion for helping children reach their full potential and believes it is important to create a safe, happy, and healthy space for the children to learn, explore and grow!
  •  Kelly

    Kelly

    First Steps Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Kelly has many years of childcare experience and loves all of the challenges and rewards that come along with teaching. She believes children learn the most when they are in a fun environment where they can be free to explore and get creative!
  •  Isabella

    Isabella

    Toddler I Lead Teacher
    Ms. Bella has worked in early childhood education for 4 plus years and completed her CDA in 2024. She is compassionate and loving with all the children in her classroom and loves creating special bonds with all her students and their families. Ms. Bella enjoys doing art with the kids and watching them discover new things each day! Ms. Bella was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Caylan

    Caylan

    Toddler I Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Caylan has been working with toddlers for over two years and has fallen in love with them. She believes being attentive and caring in the classroom is what helps students grow and learn. Her previous experience working with the elderly and animals has given her many skills to work with our young learners. Ms. Caylan was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Jayden

    Jayden

    Toddler II Co-Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jayden works in our older Toddler classroom and believes that motivation and encouragement from a teacher can change the learning experience for a student. She has her degree in Early Childhood Studies and looks forward to creating a safe space for the children in her classroom to learn and grow!
  •  Jessica

    Jessica

    Toddler II Co-Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jess has worked in early childhood education for many years and is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to our toddler classroom. She believes all children have something special to bring to the classroom dynamic and enjoys watching the impact that learning, playing, and teaching have on the children in her class.
  •  Emma

    Emma

    Toddler II Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Emma has a natural love for all the children and enjoys forming strong relationships with her families. She provides a fun and nurturing learning experience in the classroom each day which provides the tools needed for each child’s growth and success during their time in the classroom.
  •  Jenna

    Jenna

    Preschool I (Bridge) Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jenna loves watching her students explore and grow throughout their time in her classroom. She feels that her students benefit from hands-on learning as well as working in small groups. Ms. Jenna enjoys creating lessons plans that foster their classroom experience!
  •  Carol

    Carol

    Preschool I (Bridge) Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Carol has been a loving and devoted caretaker for over 20 years. She feels that children should experience new adventures each day through learning. Ms. Carol's philosophy of education is to assist each child in developing their individual strengths, interests and skills while creating a safe and loving environment for them to grow. Ms. Carol was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Erica

    Erica

    Preschool II Lead Teacher
    Ms. Erica has a Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Drawing as well as her Master’s degree in Art Education from the University of the Arts. Ms. Erica has taught at The Goddard School since 2017 and believes that a teacher should make learning fun and always provides a safe environment for all children. She also understands that every child is different and learns in their own way!
  •  Marie

    Marie

    Preschool II Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Marie believes it's important to always take the time to learn her students interests and personalities so they can better express themselves and have the confidence to be individuals in their learning. She is always eager to try new things and looks forward to working in her classroom each day.
  •  Madison

    Madison

    Pre-K Co-Lead Teacher
    Ms. Madison loves being a positive influence on the children in her classroom and enjoys being a part of her student’s growth and success throughout the school year. She received her Bachelors in Educational Psychology and believes that if her students feel safe and are enjoying themselves, the impact of learning comes naturally! Ms. Madison was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families and out of 4 Goddard Regions across the country, she was nominated as a top finalist!
  •  Samantha

    Samantha

    Pre-K Co-Lead Teacher
    Ms. Sam has worked in The Early Childhood field for over two years and received her CDA in 2023! She believes all children learn through a nurturing and caring environment and feels that her classroom provides self-expression and meeting of all milestones. Ms. Sam was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Elizabeth

    Elizabeth

    Kindergarten Lead Teacher
    Ms. Liz attended TCNJ and received her Master’s degree in Educational Studies and a Bachelors in Deaf Education. Her goal as a teacher is to give her students the opportunity for growth and creativity both inside and outside the classroom. She creates lesson plans that allow them to have fun and learn at a pace that is most beneficial to their development. Ms. Liz was nominated for the "2025 Teacher of the Year" award by our Goddard families!
  •  Jasmin

    Jasmin

    Floater
    Ms. Jasmin is a floater and loves spending time in all our classrooms assisting the teachers she is working with. She is always positive and enjoys watching the students grow and develop a love for learning every day!
  •  Hannah

    Hannah

    Floater
    Ms. Hannah is a floater who enjoys visiting all our classrooms. Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing the children in her care happy and learning!
  •  Alexis

    Alexis

    Floater
    Ms. Alexis works in the afternoons as a closer for our older classrooms! Her daily goal in a classroom is to build self-esteem by praising and using positive encouragement for every goal that her students achieve.
  •  Bethany

    Bethany

    Floater
    Ms. Bethany focuses on making her students feel safe and secure in the classroom so they can develop freely. She believes that all children learn at different paces and loves watching them reach new milestones and accomplish new goals!

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.

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