Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Goddard School in Carmel/Westfield is seeking a motivated, caring Assistant Teacher for its 1–2-year-old classroom. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, age-appropriate programs, managing the classroom, and maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment. The role includes fostering children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through active engagement and positive interactions, providing individualized support, and helping children develop independence and self-help skills during daily care routines. The Assistant Teacher also helps communicate with families about children’s progress and daily activities and follows health, safety, and licensing requirements. The school describes its facilities as state-of-the-art and its workplace as supportive, collaborative, and focused on teacher development.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Ability to work productively without supervision.
• Basic understanding of child development.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with handling children.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience, and credential requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through active engagement and positive interactions.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean, and inviting learning environment.
• Supervise children, provide individualized support, and foster a sense of belonging.
• Assist in communicating with families about children’s progress and daily activities.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and licensing regulations.
• Support daily care routines, including diapering, toileting, and potty training, while promoting independence, dignity, and self-help skills.

Benefits

• No nights and weekends
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED