Assistant Teacher- Infant
The Goddard School•Columbus, OH
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher and faculty in providing a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment for young children, with a focus on infants. The role supports children’s social and emotional development and helps establish positive relationships with families. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, and are provided with classroom resources. The Goddard School describes its educational approach as using current, academically endorsed methods in a dynamic and nurturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Show empathy and compassion for young children.
- Be dependable and adaptable, and enjoy working toward a common goal.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and potential emergency situations.
- For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
- Support each child’s social and emotional development.
- Establish positive and effective relationships with families.
- Work with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education units through Goddard Systems University
- Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within
- Support from directors, including planning or resource time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
