Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Goddard School is an Early Childhood Program. Our school is committed to providing a high level of education for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten children. We are a year-round program, and during the summer months, we are a fun summer camp.

An Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an Assistant Teacher is responsible to work together with the Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Some of the job responsibilities include :

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
• Maintain professional commitment

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant Teacher must meet one of the following criteria:

• Experience in childcare
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development

Why work for The Goddard School in Glastonbury?!?

• Over 95% of our teachers say they have never worked in a more positive place or enjoyed their job more than they do here.
• Great community of teachers. Our teachers and administration collaborate to ensure quality education for the children.
• We are one of the most respected preschools in the Glastonbury area.
• We have a great relationship with licensing and are always prepared for their visits
• We are very competitive and on the high end of employee compensation. As a result, we have very experienced and dedicated faculty members many of whom also bring their children to our preschool

Eligible benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Bonuses
• Paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Great work environment
• Paid week between Christmas and New Years