Assistant Two's Teacher

About the role

We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we'd love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• 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

• High school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• DCDEE Qualification Letter
• TB screening dated within 12 months prior to hire
• Physical dated within 12 months prior to hire

Benefits

• Paid time off, holiday pay including a week-long winter break, birthday PTO
• Generous childcare discount
• 401k with employer match
• Professional development through Goddard Systems University (accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units)
• CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement available at many schools
• Promotion from within
• Full support from directors, including planning or resource time
• Maintained ratios and resources for classroom success
• Recognition programs offered throughout the year

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. 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.