Assistant Teacher
About the role
The Goddard School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This position will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, prepare classroom materials, supervise and provide individualized support to children, and communicate with families.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development through active engagement and positive interactions
- Prepare classroom materials and ensure a safe, clean and inviting learning environment
- Supervise and provide individualized support to children and foster a sense of belonging
- Aid in communicating with families about their child’s progress and daily activities
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment
- Support daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Works productively without supervision
- Basic understanding of child development
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Qualifications
- Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
Skills
- Empathy and compassion for young children
- Productive work ethic without supervision
- Understanding of child development
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development and CDA reimbursement
- Employee discounts
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Full-time position
Location
Various locations across the country
Company Information
The Goddard School is a franchise organization. Each school is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. 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.
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