Entry-Level Behavior Aide

The Goddard School • Souderton, PA

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About The Position

The Goddard School of Souderton is seeking an entry-level Behavior Aide to support young children with social, emotional, and behavioral development. The role is suited to someone who is patient, compassionate, dependable, and interested in early childhood education, psychology, child development, or behavioral support. Previous professional experience is welcome but not required.

The Behavior Aide works in a classroom alongside a lead teacher and an assistant teacher, providing individualized support to an assigned caseload of no more than two children at a time. The focus is on building relationships and helping children participate in classroom routines, learning experiences, and friendships. The school provides ongoing guidance, training, mentorship, and feedback. Upon satisfactory job performance, the school will pay for the training and certification costs required to pursue the Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) credential; earning it requires completing the applicable certification requirements, assessments, and examination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet applicable employment, background clearance, and training requirements.
• Warm, patient approach and enjoyment of working with young children.
• Interest in understanding behavior and supporting social and emotional development.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and receive coaching.
• Ability to remain calm and caring during challenging moments.
• Strong observation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Dependability and commitment to providing consistent support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children through childcare, babysitting, volunteering, coursework, or related roles.
• Previous professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong, caring, and trusting relationship with each supported child.
• Help create a predictable, welcoming environment where children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
• Observe and document behavior patterns, potential triggers, successes, and effective strategies.
• Support children as they express needs, name emotions, manage frustration, and build relationships.
• Provide calm, consistent guidance during play, transitions, group activities, and classroom routines.
• Use positive reinforcement, modeling, and supportive redirection under the guidance of the teaching and leadership teams.
• Follow individualized support strategies and share observations to help the team adjust its approach.
• Encourage growing independence while helping children stay connected to their classroom community.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• Participate actively in training, accept feedback, and apply new skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food and snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid training and certification costs required to pursue the RBT credential, upon satisfactory job performance

What This Job Offers

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