Assistant Teacher

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

We are looking for experienced assistant teachers, specifically in a toddler setting.

• Flexible 8 hour shift with a 1 hour lunch
• Salary range: $16-18 an hour depending on education and experience
• Opportunity for growth
• Health benefits for full time employees
• Closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Closed on most federal holidays
• Employee discount up to $8,900 a year!
• Free training opportunities
• Uniforms provided & available upon request
• No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening
• You will get support from our directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills
• Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Prioritized focus on your professional development – many free training opportunities
• Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a more experienced teacher.

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations

• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow‑up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi‑tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• 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.
• Must love children!

The Goddard School located in Spotswood has been open since 1997. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 575 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long‑term success in school and in life.

Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary: $16 – $18.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  8 hour shift, Monday‑Friday
• Education:
  
  High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience:
  
  Teaching 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification:
  Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

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