Assistant Teacher - No Previous Experience
About The Position
The Goddard School is hiring preschool assistant teachers for part-time and full-time work. This role is presented as an opportunity for people interested in a career working with children, including college students seeking part-time experience in early childhood education. Training and support are provided, and the school helps pay for certifications such as the Child Development Associate (CDA). Assistant teachers are supported by lead teachers and directors and may have opportunities to grow their teaching careers through promotion from within. The school describes its program as providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment where children can develop into joyful, confident learners. The Goddard School is part of a franchise system that has operated for 35 years, with more than 600 franchised schools, over 75,000 students, and locations in 37 states and Washington, D.C. It serves children from six weeks to six years old and uses academically endorsed methods to support learning through play.
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 with others.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively.
- Calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to support smooth school operations.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
- Support each child’s social and emotional development.
- Establish positive and effective relationships with families.
- Work with the lead teacher and the entire faculty.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free child care
- Training and assistance paying for certifications, including a CDA
- Support from lead teachers and directors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
