Assistant Teacher

About the role

Come join The Goddard School family! Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for assistant teachers to join our team today. Are you looking to start a career in education? We don't require teaching experience and will train you every step of the way!

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• S supporting each child’s social and emotional development.
• Establishing positive and effective family relations.
• Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma required.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
• Works productively without supervision.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together 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 the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $13-$16.
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week.
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.
• Paid holidays after 90 days PLUS paid time off (PTO).
• $200 per month toward the health insurance plan of your choosing.
• Teach Scholarship Participation that pays for 90% of your CDA, AA, or BS in Early Childhood Education.
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Pay

• Salary range: $13-$16.

Schedule

• Hours of work: 40 hours per week.