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!
Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:
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Your well-being is important to us! We have paid time off, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, and a 401K available for full time staff.
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Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We offer tuition reimbursement for obtaining you CDA while with us.
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You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors. Lead teachers will have planning or resource time in order to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
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We recognize our teachers! We love to shout out and celebrate our teachers any chance we get! You make our school amazing, and we want to celebrate that!
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
- Establishing positive and effective family relations
- Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty
- Diapering and assist in toileting
Qualifications
- High school diploma required (Out of country transcripts and diplomas must me translated and evaluated).
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- A current physical examination by a physician
- A current TB test or chest X-ray
- State Clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting, and National Sex Offender Registry).
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- 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. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
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.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
