Parent Shift - Assistants
About The Position
The Goddard School of Novi - Grand River is seeking assistant teachers (10am to 3pm) 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 stay-at-home parent looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to pick up a few hours while your children are at school. 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma required
- 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
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Generous childcare discount
- 401K plus employer match
- Training and development
- CDA (Child Development Associate) certification paid for
- Opportunity for advancement
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
