Assistant Teacher
Job Summary
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.
About the Role
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
Supervise and provide individualized support to children
Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities
Adhere to health and safety guidelines
Support routine child care tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
- Supervise and provide individualized support to children
- Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines
- Support routine child care tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Works productively without supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Qualifications
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- 401K Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Recognition programs
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
Pay
Competitive hourly wage
Schedule
No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
Skills
- Empathy and compassion for young children
- Productive work ethic without supervision
- Physical strength to handle children
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- 401K Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Recognition programs
Company Information
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.