Toddler Department Resource Teacher

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coverage in toddler classrooms as needed.
• Assist teachers with implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Foster positive interactions and model appropriate behavior.
• Ensure children's health, safety, and well-being in accordance with licensing regulations and company policies.
• Aid with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, and rest time routines.
• Respond appropriately to children's needs and emergencies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environments.
• Supportive of curriculum and learning support.
• Encourage exploration, creativity, and school readiness.
• Engage children through play-based learning experiences.
• Prepare classroom materials and learning centers.
• Observe and communicate children's progress and developmental milestones to classroom teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with special events, school activities, and transitions throughout the day.
• Promote a positive and professional school culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA, associate degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, or daycare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in multiple infant classrooms and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School is a premier early childhood learning center for children aged six weeks to six years old. Founded in 1986, we operate over 600 franchised schools across 37 states and Washington D.C., providing a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities. Our curriculum is based on the latest, academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning essential skills for success in school and life. We collaborate closely with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners. Each school is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees, who set their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by location.