The Goddard School of South Loop – Chicago, IL
Part-Time | Preschool / Early Childhood Education
Do you enjoy working with young children and like the variety of supporting different classrooms and age groups?
The Goddard School of South Loop is looking for a dependable, nurturing and energetic Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher to support our classrooms throughout the school day.
As a Floating Teacher, you will work alongside our Lead Teachers and leadership team to help maintain safe, engaging and well-supported classrooms.
What You'll Do
- Support Preschool and other early childhood classrooms as needed
- Actively engage with children through play, conversations, learning activities and routines
- Provide attentive active supervision at all times
- Help teachers with classroom transitions, meals, outdoor play, rest time and learning activities
- Follow classroom routines and positive guidance practices
- Assist with maintaining clean, organized and inviting classrooms
- Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers
- Step confidently into different classrooms and adapt to the needs of each group
- Follow all school, licensing, health and safety procedures
- Support Management as needed with school wide events, facility maintenance, office and storage management
We're Looking for Someone Who Is
- Warm, patient and genuinely enjoys working with children and can engage with children in absence of homeroom teacher
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms
- Engaged and willing to jump in wherever support is needed
- Professional and respectful in communication
- A strong team player
- Receptive to feedback and interested in learning
- Able to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom
Previous childcare or preschool experience is preferred. Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe great care for children starts with supporting the teachers who care for them.
Our teachers benefit from a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities, classroom resources, employee appreciation and opportunities to grow within the school.
This can be a great opportunity for an ECE student, experienced Assistant Teacher, former teacher returning to the field, or educator looking for consistent part-time hours.
If you are dependable, enjoy being part of a team and want your workday to make a difference for young children, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and tell us about your experience working with children.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 2 PM to 6 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM.
Work Location: In person
Note: Must be vaccinated
