Part-Time Afternoon Assistants

The Goddard School • Novi, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for assistant teachers (part-time afternoons) to join our team today. If you are interested in a career working with children, we’d love to talk to you about what your career path could look like in early childhood education. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education. The Goddard School offers 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.

Requirements

• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an outstanding ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• 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

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations
• Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• generous childcare discount
• 401K plus employer match
• training
• pay for certifications for you to become a teacher, including a CDA (Child Development Associate)
• promoting from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree