Assistant Teacher

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team today!

Paid 2 weeks of accrued vacation, plus paid Winter Break (up to 1 week), plus 10 major holidays.

Choose a career where you can make a difference in the world of early childhood education! Our staff at The Goddard School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

• No Nights or Weekends
• Paid Winter Break for Full-Time Employees.
  
  - 1 week
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Paid holidays PLUS 2 paid Faculty Development Days
• Paid Time Off (2 weeks/year for Full Time)
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunity to become Lead qualified
• Discounted child care 75% off
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Assistants and Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

• Previous experience working in a Childcare Facility preferred
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
• 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

• Assist Lead with implementing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual’s needs of the children,
• Parent communication,
• Participation in staff and training meetings,
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom,
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level.
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Building teamwork.
• Assist Lead with assessment tools.

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. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

The Goddard School located in Edina has been open for almost 2 years. 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 560 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.