Assistant Teacher-Afternoon hours (part-time)

The Goddard School is a supportive and fun workplace committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment where every child can develop into a joyful and confident learner.

About the role

Assistant Teachers work with a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children. This is a part-time position with two possible schedules: 1–6 PM or 3–6 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Assist in carrying out age-appropriate daily lesson plans
• Support each child’s social and emotional development
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Work with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma, required
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers: must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Limited evening/weekend hours; only occasional faculty meetings or school events may be in the evening
• Support from lead teachers and the director to develop and grow your teaching skills
• Health and safety protocols prioritized for all faculty and students
• Focus on professional development
• Career-path support to advance to lead teacher and beyond

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School in Quakertown, PA, has served over 100 children since opening in October 2002. As part of a 30-year-old franchise system, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old, with over 600 franchised schools and more than 70,000 students across 38 states. The Goddard School uses current, academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning essential skills for long-term success. Our teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.