Infant Teacher

Overview

Assistant Infant Teacher (6 Weeks - 18 Months) The Goddard School – Westerville (Polaris)

At The Goddard School located in Westerville (Polaris), we prioritize the well-being of our faculty, students, and families.

• Supportive Environment – Directors and team members who provide full support and resources.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid holidays and PTO for full-time employees, plus a school closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  —This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and CDA tuition reimbursement.
• Professional Development – Ongoing training through Goddard Systems University, accredited by IACET for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Discounted Childcare – Helping you balance work and family.
• A Safe & Clean Workplace – A modern facility with strict health and safety protocols.
• No Nights or Weekends

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing fun, developmentally appropriate lessons
• Foster a safe, positive classroom environment filled with laughter and learning
• Observe children's interests and build hands-on curriculum experiences
• Communicate with families daily to share children's progress and milestones
• Collaborate with fellow educators and grow professionally

• High School diploma required, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (required for Lead Teachers).
• Previous experience working with infants in an early childhood education setting.
• Ability to meet state background check eligibility requirements.
• Strong understanding of childcare programming, safety protocols, and first-aid procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and a team player who takes initiative.

Our school has been serving families for 26 years, caring for 147 children. As part of a respected franchise system with over 530 locations nationwide, we provide a play-based, academically endorsed curriculum that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our talented educators collaborate with parents to nurture confident, joyful learners.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to work in a safe, supportive, and fun environment, apply today to join our team!

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Apply with Indeed

(if you already have a resume on Indeed)

Note:

The form fields below are part of this posting.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

I want to get text messages for this job from The Goddard School of Westerville (Polaris), OH.

How long have you worked with children? *

Do you have a current CDA or college degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree? *

Will you pass a criminal background check? *

I was referred to this position by a current employee

Who referred you?

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor, LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each School, and the franchise owner(s) set their own compensation and benefit programs, which vary by location. Many locations offer benefits such as:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules