Toddler Assistant Teacher

Preschool Assistant TeacherNo nights and weekends! We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you are interested in a career working with children, we'd love to talk to you about what your career path could look like in early childhood education. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education.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! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environmentSupporting each child's social and emotional developmentEstablishing positive and effective family relationsWorking with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire facultyQualifications:Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferredChild Development Associate (CDA) preferredDevelops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and facultyWorks productively without supervisionShows empathy and compassion for young childrenIs dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goalExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an outstanding ability to listen and follow up on issues constructivelyAbility to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operationsMust 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 cribAbout Goddard Schools:As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Compensation: $17.50 per hour