I have an interview at daycare. It is independent franchise but part of a chain called The Goddard School. I am trying to find out what they pay to see if the drive is worth it to me. I tried to Google/look up online no luck. Can anyone please help? Thanks, and if this is posted in the wrong place sorry. Also, I am a male, what should I wear to the interview? :thanks:
Is this it? http://www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Village-of-Shiloh-IL/Schools.gspx I would go with standard attire, suit and tie. In my experience, centers pay less that public schools. If you are looking for a starting job, you may be very happy here. If you are determined to get into a pre-k/early childhood program, whether or not it is part of a public school, I am sure this will be a good experience. Many ECH programs are very good, and focus strictly on this age group. When teachers are accustomed to public schools, unions, 10 months, and regular salary increases... child care chains can be a scary place. I don't think this is the case. Best of luck to you. This sounds like a really good place!
The only thing I know about Goddard is that it is Piaget-based, so make sure you brush up on his theories. Most of these types of positions don't pay very well, so make sure you find out what the salary range is before you get too attacted to the job. Good luck.
Found this for a Goddard School in Northern Virginia: "We have lead, co-lead and assistant teacher positions available. We look for teachers with the highest levels of professionalism and dedication to the early childhood field. In return, we provide a very attractive compensation and benefits package for our teachers ($12-$17 per hour, health insurance and 401(k))" Since it's in NOVA, I'd venture to say that you'll make a little less anywhere else (other than maybe NY or LA). And I wouldn't call it day care in the interview. Good luck!
another poster has mentioned they found a job there... http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?p=699543#post699543
I worked for a Goddard in Colorado and was very happy with it. I actually got paid very well because I had a degree. It was my highest paying job until now and they do merit based raises. But I am not sure if all Goddard's are alike. I know that they are a chain but they are independently owned. You have to buy into the franchise. My owners were very hands-on. They do have a reputation for being very "preschool" like. They didn't like it when we used the term daycare. I know that they won't pay as much as a public school but sometimes that isn't always better either. Good luck!
I actually interviewed for G here but I'm not sure what they pay. Helpful, I know! =) Around here, I think 9-12 is probably what you would get...but I'm not sure if G is better? I was not personally impressed with the G here, it just had more of a childcare atmosphere than preschool and I wasn't very impressed with the people.... BUT that was just my experience here! It may be better there!
I believe there parent company is Nobel Learning Communities. I don’t under stand ho I believe there parent company is Nobel Learning Communities. I don’t under stand how a place that wants you to have degrees can pay little. If you have a degree wouldn’t you go to a public school were the pay is higher? :help:
Goddard salaries are all different. I am getting ready to start on the 28th. I will get $10.50 (I was offered more$12 but it was further away). I will be eligible for a raise after my 60 day review. I hope this helps!
Thanks that what I thought it was. That is about adverage for a day care with a BA. Are you a teacher or aid? :thanks:
I got offered a job at Goddard right after I graduated from college (it was in MD in the DC area.) The pay was 12 bucks an hour...in this area there was no way I could survive on that amount. They also had me come and do a lesson w/ the preschool class.. when I was in the there the place seemed kinda disorganized and I got a bad vibe. However, like a previous poster said..it's a franchise and they're all independently run so all of the are different! (I don't think a place that requires that you have a degree should pay so little....They said their lead teachers had to have a 4 year degree.)
Not necessarily. Lots of teachers in my program wouldn't step foot in a public school, even with summers off and a shorter work day. We have the benefit of involved parents, easy, well-behaved children, and lots of other stuff that we wouldn't get in public schools.
