Lead Teacher / Teacher Assistant

The Goddard School in Annapolis is a premier preschool for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, part of a franchise system with over 30 years of experience, 650 schools, and 70,000 students across 38 states. We use current, academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning essential skills for long-term success.

About the role

Assistant Teachers work alongside a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to foster a positive learning environment for all children. This role is ideal for those starting a career in education—no prior teaching experience is required, as we provide comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Support each child’s social and emotional development
• Build positive and effective relationships with families
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and entire faculty

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively with or without supervision
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for young children
• Dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening and follow-up abilities
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for child handling, safety, and emergency situations (for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib)
• Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Annapolis, MD 21401 before starting work

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $16–$20 per hour
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule to accommodate college classes
• No weekends and limited evening hours (except occasional faculty meetings or school events)
• Discounted childcare
• Professional development support, including paid teaching credentials
• Career path support to advance to lead teacher and beyond
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 4-hour, 8-hour, or 10-hour shifts

Work Location: In person