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Assistant Teacher/Floater

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The Goddard School, a non-denominational early childhood education center, is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and energetic assistant teacher/floater for our Round Lake, IL location. Prospects will be selected based on their ability to engage children up to 12 years of age in a safe, nurturing and loving manner. Both part time and full time applicants will be considered.

Job responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Implement weekly lesson plans based on Goddard's developmental guidelines and monthly school themes
• Advance children's physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child's social and emotional development, and individual needs
• Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication
• Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions
• Ensure compliance with Goddard's industry leading quality assurance standards

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, psychology or related field or proof of current enrollment in a bachelor's, associate's or CDA credentialing program
• Prior classroom experience at a childcare center or preschool
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Positive attitude and inherent love for young children
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds