Teaching Assistant - Infant Room
The Goddard School · Yorktown, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The Goddard School is seeking dedicated and passionate educators to join our team. This is your moment to make a difference in children's lives every day.
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
- Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty
Requirements
- A high school diploma required
- An 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Skills
- Empathy and compassion for young children
- Dependability and adaptability
- Enjoyment of teamwork
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to lift infants into and out of cribs (for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers)
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Flexible schedule
Benefits
- Established by individual franchise owners
Your well-being is important to us!
We offer paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- CDA credentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Promotion opportunities within the company
Team Support
- Full support from directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom
- Recognition programs offered throughout the year
Company Information
The Goddard School is a network of independently owned and operated franchises. Each school is managed by a franchise owner who sets their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by location.