Assistant Infant Teacher
About the role
The Goddard School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This position offers a variety of benefits including:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Competitive hourly wage
- Performance based bonuses and raises
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee discount for teachers with children or grandchildren
- Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Referral program
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- Professional development
- Recognition programs
Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
- Foster a love of learning through creative and engaging teaching methods
- Observe and assess children's development and adjust activities accordingly
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Manage daily routines and transitions smoothly
- Address behavioral issues with positive guidance and support
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress and daily activities
- Congduct parent-teacher conferences and provide regular updates
- Encourage family involvement and participation in school activities
- Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their safety and well-being
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Stay current with best practices in early childhood education
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to share ideas and strategies
Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- 2 -3 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
- Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Benefits
- Company parties
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Referral program
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- Professional development
- Recognition programs
Skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Benefits
- Company parties
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Referral program
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- Professional development
- Recognition programs
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible and may vary based on the needs of the school.
Additional Information
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.