We are looking for an experienced early childhood teacher that will support our students, leadership team, families and faculty. This position is responsible for supporting teachers in all classrooms to ensure a safe, healthy, engaging and nurturing learning environment for children in all classes – infants through pre-kindergarten. The Resource Assistant Teacher/ Teacher should be capable of connecting with children of all ages (2 months to 5 years) and supporting different teachers in all classrooms. The Assistance Teacher/Teaching Assistant may have some limited office work to support the school as well as substituting when faculty is absent. She/He is an integral member of our school community and therefore should enjoy working with young children (ages 2 months to 6 years), building relationships with parents and engaging with the faculty, and having a different schedule every day. Employee should be proactive, energetic, and calm under pressure.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
· Build strong, positive, trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders (children, faculty, parents and administration).
· Embody and support the school’s mission and make it central to all decisions and actions.
- Assist Lead Teacher with all aspects of classroom management which may include: circle time activities, small group projects, playground supervision, diaper changing, potty training, snack time, classroom clean up – for all ages 2 months to 6 years.
- Cover teacher lunches and bathroom breaks, supporting in class planning coverage and substituting in classrooms, as needed.
- Welcome families, escort students to and from classrooms.
- Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc., as needed.
- Receive, store, organize school deliveries.
- Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, take messages, and provide basic company information.
- Call parents for items needed at school.
- Speak in the target language to children all day (English, Spanish or Mandarin)
- Other duties as assigned.
This Goddard School is a trilingual preschool which teaches English, Spanish, and Mandarin in a Reggio-Emilia style approach from birth through Pre-K.
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.
