Assistant Teacher - No Previous Experience

The Goddard School•Granger, IN

About The Position

The Goddard School is seeking preschool assistant teachers for part-time and full-time work. This role offers an opportunity to build a career in early childhood education, including for college students seeking teaching experience. The school provides training, support from lead teachers and directors, and help paying for certifications such as the Child Development Associate (CDA). The position is part of a supportive team and offers opportunities to develop teaching skills and grow a teaching career. The school provides an educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to creating a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment where children can develop as joyful, confident learners. Goddard Schools serve children from six weeks to six years old. Each school location is privately owned and operated by franchisees, who set their own wages and benefits, which may vary by location.

Requirements

Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
Work productively without supervision.
Show empathy and compassion for young children.
Be dependable and adaptable, and enjoy working toward a common goal.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively.
Calmly and professionally address stressful situations while multitasking to support smooth school operations.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.