Assistant Teacher Infants

The Goddard School•Goodyear, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Goddard School is seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher to work full-time with infants and one-year-olds. The position is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The school is a 5-Star Quality First, Cognia-accredited, Cognia-STEM school and has been voted Best Private School in the West Valley. The Assistant Teacher helps create a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment; supports children’s social and emotional development; builds positive relationships with families; and works with the lead teacher and the rest of the faculty. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, maintained classroom ratios, and resources for classroom success. The school describes itself as a supportive workplace with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional growth. Professional development is available through Goddard Systems University, which provides Continuing Education Units, and through a pathway to earn a CDA credential. The school also promotes from within and offers teacher recognition programs throughout the year. The Goddard School system has operated for 35 years and includes more than 600 franchised schools, serving over 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C. Individual schools are privately owned and operated; franchise owners set wages and benefit programs, which vary by location. Compensation for this position is $16.00–$17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience working with children.
Empathy and compassion for young children.
Dependability and adaptability.
Enjoy working together toward a common goal.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.