Assistant Pre-School Teacher

The Goddard School; Village of Hastings-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Career advancement within The Goddard

Job summary

The Goddard School of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY is seeking a caring and dependable Pre-School Assistant Teacher to join our team of passionate educators. The role supports the Lead Teacher with engaging, age-appropriate lessons in a play-based Wonder of Learning curriculum.

We value strong communication, collaboration, and a genuine passion for helping children grow. A High School Diploma/GED, CDA or related ECE degree is a plus, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in a childcare setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or CDA/degree in ECE or related field is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for working with children and their development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Supervise and interact with children to encourage development.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
• Ensure activities align with Goddard School standards and NY licensing.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Assistant Pre-School Teacher – The Goddard School® of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

The Goddard School® of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Pre-School Assistant Teacher to join our team of passionate educators.

Our Wonder of Learning curriculum is both play-based and inquiry-driven, fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing the highest quality early childhood education and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Supervise and interact with children to encourage their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
• Ensure all activities and practices align with Goddard School standards and New York State licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare setting preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED, CDA or degree (or working toward a degree) in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, ability to multi-task and organizational skills.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development.

Benefits

• We value our teachers and offer pay that recognizes your experience, education, and commitment to children’s growth.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within The Goddard School network.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a lasting impact in the lives of young children, we’d love to hear from you!

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.