The Goddard School is seeking a dependable, organized, and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant / Teacher to join our team. This position combines administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom support. The ideal candidate is flexible, professional, and willing to step in wherever needed to help our school operate smoothly.
Position Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Assist the Director and leadership team with daily school operations.
- Support front-office responsibilities, including answering phones, greeting families, organizing paperwork, and assisting with administrative tasks.
- Help maintain accurate staff and classroom documentation.
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Assist with NAEYC accreditation responsibilities, including preparing and organizing documentation, gathering classroom evidence, reviewing requirements, supporting teachers with accreditation expectations, and helping ensure ongoing compliance with NAEYC standards.
- Assist leadership with preparing classrooms and school documentation for NAEYC observations and accreditation visits.
- Support Michigan licensing requirements, school policies, and quality standards.
- Assist with maintaining an organized, professional, and welcoming school environment.
- Communicate professionally with families, teachers, and leadership.
Classroom & Teacher Support
- Provide classroom coverage throughout the school as needed.
- Give teachers their scheduled breaks and lunches while maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.
- Step into classrooms when teachers are absent, attending meetings, completing planning time, or need additional support.
- Assist classrooms during busy transition periods, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor time, and dismissal.
- Support teachers in maintaining classroom environments and practices that align with NAEYC standards.
- Maintain active supervision and follow all health, safety, licensing, and school procedures.
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with children while supporting our play-based curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership to ensure classrooms are properly supported throughout the day.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting preferred.
- Administrative or leadership experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards and Michigan childcare licensing requirements is preferred.
- Willingness to learn and actively participate in the NAEYC accreditation process.
- Must be comfortable working with children of different ages and moving between classrooms as needed.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work as part of a team.
- Must meet all state-required childcare background check, training, and qualification requirements.
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.
