Part Time Assistant Teacher 2:30pm-6:00pm

Overview

A Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Educational Qualifications

• All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8
• Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Teacher Responsibilities
• A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
• Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures