Assistant Teacher Child Care/Early Childhood Education

The Goddard School • Fairfield, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for assistant teachers to join our team today in a support role to work in all of our age groups from Pre K to infants. We have one full time position as well as part time positions. Part time positions require you to be available at least three of the days during the week for at least 3-4 hours in the afternoons. Full time is 830am to 530pm. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today! Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that 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. The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Post high school education is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Work in all of our age groups from Pre K to infants.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• No nights and weekends!
• medical and dental insurance
• three weeks paid time off and holidays for our full time faculty members.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• CDA credentials
• tuition reimbursement
• promoting from within
• Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom.
• maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED