Assistant Teacher

Goddard School; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

CDA credential training

No nights/weekends/holidays

Professional development

Staff outings

On-site ownership support

Childcare discount

Job summary

The Goddard School in Doylestown is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our team. You will support the Lead Teacher in delivering engaging, developmentally rich activities tailored to young learners and collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing classroom environment.

Bring enthusiasm, patience, and genuine care for children. We offer predictable schedules, competitive pay, and ongoing professional growth opportunities as part of a supportive on-site leadership team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Licensed childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Foster each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Assist with classroom management, transitions and small-group activities.
• Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate with parents about their child's day, progress and activities.
• Maintain accurate daily records and logs for each child.
• Adhere to all health, safety and licensing guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Child development

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Staff recognition and appreciation program
• Quarterly staff outings
• PTO and paid holidays (including christmas break)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k with company match
• CDA Training paid for
• No nights, no weekends, no holidays
• Supportive, on-site ownership

Hiring Immediately!

No Nights No Weekends No Holidays

The Goddard School® located in Doylestown on Farm Lane is seeking a dedicated and caring Assistant Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. You'll support the Lead Teacher in delivering an engaging, developmentally rich classroom experience. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity and genuine care for young learners to our collaborative team.

Assistant Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for children
• Help foster each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
• Assist with classroom management, transitions and small-group activities
• Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
• Assist in communicating with parents about their child's day, progress and activities
• Maintain accurate daily records and logs for each child
• Adhere to all health, safety and licensing guidelines

What We Offer

• No nights, no weekends, no holidays — every week is predictable
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including Christmas break)
• Childcare discount for your own children
• 401(k) with employer match
• CDA credential training provided — we invest in your growth
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Staff recognition and appreciation programs
• Quarterly Staff Outings
• Supportive, on-site ownership that is present and invested in your success
• Newly renovated classrooms — bright, modern, and designed for great teaching

Are You a Fit?

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred
• Strong understanding of child development including language acquisition, emotional regulation and independence-building
• Demonstrates patience, consistency and genuine warmth with children and their families
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with classroom team members
• Strong daily communication skills with parents, written and verbal updates are a key part of this role
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Who Are We?

The Goddard School of Doylestown on Farm Lane serves children from six weeks to six years old in the heart of Bucks County, conveniently located near Warrington, New Britain, Chalfont, and New Hope.

As part of the Goddard franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are backed by one of the most trusted names in early childhood education with over 600 schools nationwide.