Assistant Teacher

About Us

The Goddard School located in Quakertown, PA has been open since October 2002 and serves over 100 children. As part of a larger franchise system operating for over 30 years, 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. We use The Wonder of Learning—a play-based, child-led educational approach—to foster children's natural curiosity and prepare them for long-term success in school and life. Our teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

About the Role

Assistant teachers work alongside a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to create a positive learning environment for all children. This is a full-time position with limited evening or weekend hours, primarily for occasional faculty meetings or school events.

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
• Build positive and effective relationships with families
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and entire faculty

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred but not required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field (not 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 the ability to listen and follow up constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for child handling, safety, and emergency situations (for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib)
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Assistance toward health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time faculty
• Support from lead teachers and the director to develop and grow teaching skills
• Stringent health and safety protocols exceeding state requirements
• Discounted childcare, when applicable
• Prioritized focus on professional development
• Career path support to advance to lead teacher and beyond