Infant Classroom Teacher

The Goddard School•Auburn, MA

About The Position

The Infant Classroom Teacher plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment. Teachers work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service and coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes. The role involves observing children’s interests, collaborating with other teachers to develop engaging curriculum ideas, and sharing children’s experiences and achievements with parents through mobile apps and personal discussions. The Goddard School describes its environment as supportive and fun, with state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing setting for children. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, and the school commits to maintaining classroom ratios and providing resources. The position is in an infant classroom and is advertised with a sign-on bonus and no nights or weekends.

Requirements

Successfully complete state-required pre-service training.
Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
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, program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Meet background check eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
1–2 years of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes.
Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment.
Work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
Communicate with parents daily about children’s activities and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions.
Work with childcare professionals and continue to grow professionally.
Handle children as needed for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus.
Many schools offer medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Many schools offer paid time off and holidays.
Many schools offer childcare discounts.
Professional development through Goddard Systems University, accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Many schools offer CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement.
Opportunities for career growth through promotion from within.
Director support, including planning or resource time.
Classroom ratios are maintained and teachers are provided resources.
Teacher recognition programs throughout the year.