Kindergarten Assistant
Position: Kindergarten Assistant
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: The Goddard School Fort Wayne
Schedule: Monday-Friday
About the Position
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Kindergarten Assistant to join our early childhood education team. The Kindergarten Assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where young children can learn, grow, and develop.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to make a meaningful difference in their early educational experience. A teaching certificate is not required for this position. Education or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences.
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and transitions.
- Provide positive guidance and encouragement to children.
- Assist with preparing classroom materials, activities, and learning centers.
- Support individual children’s needs while encouraging independence and confidence.
- Communicate professionally and positively with families and staff.
- Follow all center policies, health and safety procedures, and licensing requirements.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other classroom staff to provide consistent, high-quality care and education.
Qualifications
Required:
- A genuine interest in working with young children.
- Patience, dependability, and a positive attitude.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet applicable childcare licensing requirements.
Preferred:
- Coursework, training, or a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, camp, or similar setting.
- Experience supporting children’s learning and development.
A teaching certificate is not required for this position.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The opportunity to positively impact young children during an important stage of their development.
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off/holidays
- Childcare benefits, if applicable
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement program
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.
