The Goddard School® located at 3411 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Resource Teacher to join our team! Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Resource Teacher Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
- Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
- Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development
- Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
- Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations
- Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Empathy and compassion for young children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
- Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
A place to build little futures—and meaningful connections.
At The Goddard School in Springfield, IL, the relationships we build with children, families, and each other are what make our school special. Built in 2019 and expanded with five new classrooms this year, our school has room to grow—and a 500-square-foot faculty lounge with room to recharge! We care about the work we do, celebrate the people we do it with, and make time for fun along the way.
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.
