Assistant Teacher - Help Kids Learn and Grow - 15-18/hr

The Goddard School • Newark, DE

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About The Position

The Goddard School of Newark is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program. The school emphasizes whole-child development, relationship-based learning, meaningful experiences, and thoughtfully prepared environments. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom and in carrying out developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities. The role involves building relationships with children and families, supporting children’s social-emotional needs, and contributing to a collaborative, professional school culture. The school offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership, including the possibility of progressing toward a Lead Teacher role.

Compensation is $15.00–$18.00 per hour, based on experience. A signing bonus is available, along with performance incentives and referral bonuses. The performance incentive program provides an additional $0.50 per hour for every full-paying student the employee helps enroll, with bonuses continuing while the child remains enrolled and no cap on earnings. The school expects dependable attendance, consistency, teamwork, and commitment to a consistent full-time schedule.

Requirements

• Must meet Delaware licensing requirements.
• Ability to commit to a consistent full-time schedule.
• Dependability and regular attendance.
• Teamwork, consistency, and willingness to take direction and collaborate.

Nice To Haves

• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field (preferred, not required).
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Reflective, coachable, and growth-oriented approach.
• Interest in developing toward a Lead Teacher role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom.
• Help carry out developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily activities planned by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with observing children and following their interests to guide learning.
• Build warm, caring relationships with children and families.
• Partner with and take direction from the Lead Teacher to keep the classroom running smoothly.
• Support children’s social-emotional needs throughout the day.
• Help supervise children during play, meals, rest, and transitions.
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup and maintain a healthy, organized environment.
• Communicate with families in coordination with the Lead Teacher.
• Contribute to a positive, professional school culture.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Childcare discount
• Paid CPR and First Aid training
• Paid professional development
• Paid staff meetings and in-service days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free coffee bar
• Signing bonus available
• Performance incentives and bonuses
• Referral bonuses for new student enrollments and new staff hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed