Infant Assistant Teacher

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace? If so, then The Goddard School in Chesterfield, Virginia, is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, filled with 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 life.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture, and you’ll notice the difference right away.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical insurance, paid time off, and holidays after your 90-day probation period, and childcare discounts.

Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within, so you can continue to grow your career with us.

You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning and resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.

We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

We are currently looking to add an Older Infant Assistant Teacher (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) to our ever-growing program! You would be responsible for coordinating the daily operations, care, and development of your assigned classroom. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment. Teachers work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

Our Wonder of Learning curriculum allows you, as the teacher, to have a variety of age-appropriate and developmentally designed lessons that can also be created by you to meet your teaching needs in the classroom.

What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?

Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned

Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum

Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions

Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

6 months or more of experience in a childcare facility

Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members

Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to ensure smooth school operations

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergencies.

Meets background check eligibility

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premier spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to 12 years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C. Our Chesterfield, VA, school is owned and operated by Debbie and Jim Womack. We have fostered a culture not only…