Office Assistant​/Resource Teacher

Benefits:

• Benefits vary by location
• Bonus opportunities
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

The Goddard School of Peoria (8348 W. Deer Valley Road) is looking for an Office Assistant/Resource Teacher position at our School! This role splits time between the classroom and office as needed to support school operations. The shift for this position is from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

In this role, you will support the Education Director and Operations Manager with administrative support and in maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with families and the community. You will also spend time in the classroom working with children ages infant through pre-kindergarten.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years working in early education as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Given the responsibilities of this role, a minimum Associates in ECE or CDA is required.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children's lives every day. If you're passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

• Administrative Support:
  Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Curriculum and Program Development:
  Assist in the implementation of our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Family and Community Engagement:
  Build and maintain positive relationships with families
• Health and Safety:
  Support licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to providing high-quality education
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

* Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best - through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.