Assistant Teacher- Young Toddlers

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

Aid in the implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans, support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, prepare classroom materials, ensure safety and cleanliness, supervise and provide individualized support to children, communicate with parents about their child's progress and activities, adhere to health and safety guidelines, and assist with routine child care tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the implementation of 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
• Auxiliary in communicating with parents about their child's progress and activities
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Auxiliary in promoting a nurturing learning environment through routine child care tasks

Requirements

• A high school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
• Show empathy and compassion for young children
• Work productively without supervision
• Basic understanding of child development
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Qualifications

• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug test

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of child development and educational theories
• Experience with technology and software applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• No nights, weekend, and holiday schedules
• Childcare reimbursement/discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs

Pay

Competitive hourly wage

Schedule

No nights, weekend, and holiday schedules

Additional 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.