Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School – Preschool Assistant Teacher (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)

We are hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our team in Pflugerville, TX. The role is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, and works from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• $14.00/hr – $16.00/hr (based on experience and qualifications)

• Competitive hourly pay
• Affordable health insurance (medical, dental, vision – costs as low as $32 per paycheck for at least 30 hours/week work commitment)
• Free, well‑rounded education for your children (qualified through Texas Workforce's CCS program)
• Up to 20 days of time‑off per year, including paid holidays (for full‑time employees)
• Child Development Associate support (at no cost) and assistance to pursue bachelor or associate degrees in Early Childhood Education
• Paid training opportunities to meet annual training hour requirements
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with handling children, child safety, and potential emergency situations; for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to lift infants into and out of a crib.
• High school diploma required.
• A valid CPR/First‑aid certification required.
• Works productively without supervision.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Is dependable, 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.

• Be reliable and dependable.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with curriculum implementation and classroom management.
• Use the iPad to document children’s care & growth information in an app.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.

The Goddard School in Pflugerville, TX has been open since 2009 and is part of a larger franchise system with over 30 years of operation. We are a premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. With more than 560 franchised schools and 70,000 students in 38 states, we use academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning skills needed for long‑term success.

Our teachers collaborate with parents to nurture respectful, confident, and joyful learners.