No Nights - No Weekends!
Full-Time Hours
Only Interested Candidates need apply.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and reliable Assistant Teacher for our Older Toddler classroom (2.5 - 3 yr old) to join our Goddard School team today! If you have experience and a passion working with children, love engaging little learners in fun and educational activities, and want to have a daily impact on young lives, we’d love to talk to you about a career at the Goddard School of Collegeville!
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 is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. 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!
Benefits & Perks of Working at the Goddard School of Collegeville:
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Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical and dental insurance, paid time off and paid holidays (week off between Christmas and New Years), childcare discounts, plus so much more!
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Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we will pay for you to get your CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
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You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success - including a classroom budget!
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We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year, including a National Teacher of the Year award!
Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:
- Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Supporting each child’s social and emotional development using appropriate teaching and developmental techniques.
- Establishing positive and effective family relations through in-person and written communication using electronic platforms
- Working with your lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty to develop and execute lesson plans that are age appropriate
- Understanding how children learn and develop, and engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities to prepare them for Preschool
- Using technology to assess children's progress and development
Qualifications
- A high school diploma required
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children (Critical)
- Reliability and consistency in showing up to work
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
About Goddard Schools
As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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.
