Assistant Teacher

This Is Your Moment

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• 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.

Responsibilities include the following:

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

Qualifications:

• 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!