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Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School in Bushnell's Basin - the best Early Childhood Education Center in the area - is the right place for you! We offer a premium educational experience full of passion and enthusiasm in our well-maintained, super-clean facility. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.
We’re looking for full- and part-time flex teacher to join us. If you’re interested in a career - or continuing a career - working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career path at our school. If you’re a college student this is an great opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:
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Your well-being is important to us! Full-time teachers work 40 hours/week with overtime opportunity and receive paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. They may also participate in our 401(k) plan with an employer match, and our medical, dental, and vision plans. Part-time employees can work up to 32 hours/week, earn sick leave, and if working 24 hours/week will receive paid holidays.
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Your professional development is prioritized! We’ll train and support you in building a career in early childhood education. We can offer flexible hours to accommodate classes and may be able to assist with your pursuit of a Child Development Associate credential. We also promote from within so you can grow your teaching career with us.
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You will be a part of a supportive team! All flex teachers are supported by our faculty and school leadership every step of the way to help develop and grow their teaching skills.
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We recognize our teachers! We give every teacher their birthday as a paid personal holiday and have an amazing week-long Teacher Appreciation celebration in May.
Responsibilities of a Flex Teacher include:
- Assisting lead, co-lead and assistant teachers in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
- Establishing and maintaining positive and effective family relations
- Working cooperatively with the classroom lead teacher, other teachers and resources, and the center's directors and owner
Qualifications
- High school diploma (required)
- Previous childcare center, summer camp, or school-age care experience (highly preferred)
- Show empathy and compassion for young children (required)
- Good written and verbal communication skills for preparing daily reports and interfacing with parents (required)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for programs, child safety, and emergency situations. Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib (required)
- Meet background check eligibility
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience and credentials; some flex teachers may be compensated similarly to assistant, lead, or co-lead teachers if they are qualified to assume of those positions when one becomes available
About Goddard Schools
We are a premiere provider of early childhood development and learning for children ranging from six weeks old to Pre-Kindergarten age. We are one of 600+ Goddard Schools in the US and the only one in Upstate NY. Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. Our school, like other Goddard Schools, uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our programs are also aligned with New York State's Early Learning Standards and UPK curriculum.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
