Infant Assistant Teacher
About The Position
The Goddard School is seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher to care for and help educate infants and one-year-olds. This is a full-time position with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The school describes itself as a 5-Star Quality First, Cognia-accredited, Cognia-STEM school and has been voted the Best Private School in the West Valley. The Assistant Teacher helps provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment, supports each child’s social and emotional development, builds positive relationships with families, and works with the lead teacher and the rest of the faculty. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, and the school says it maintains classroom ratios and provides resources for teachers. The Goddard School offers an early childhood education program for children from six weeks to six years old. The company describes a larger franchise system with more than 600 schools, over 75,000 students, and locations in 37 states and Washington, D.C. It uses academically endorsed methods intended to help children enjoy learning and develop skills for long-term success.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Show empathy and compassion for young children.
- Be dependable and adaptable, and enjoy working together toward a common goal.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
- For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with children.
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 in conjunction with the entire faculty.
- Care for and help educate infants and one-year-olds.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Childcare discounts.
- Professional development through Goddard Systems University, including Continuing Education Units.
- A pathway to earn a CDA credential.
- Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within.
- Director support, including planning or resource time.
- Teacher recognition programs throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
