Infant Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School · Overland Park, KS · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The Goddard School seeks a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team. This position will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, preparing classroom materials, ensuring safety and cleanliness, supervising children, communicating with parents, adhering to health and safety guidelines, and assisting with routine child care tasks.
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
- Communicate with parents about their child’s progress and activities
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines
- Assist in promoting a nurturing learning environment through routine child care tasks
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required, with an associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting is preferred
- Show empathy and compassion for young children
- Work productively without supervision
- Have a basic understanding of child development
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of child development and educational theories
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend, and holiday schedules
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- Retirement plan benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Recognition programs
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
No nights, weekend, and holiday schedules