Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Gahanna, OH; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Gahanna, OH is seeking an Assistant Teacher to inspire curiosity and creativity in a nurturing environment. This role includes creating engaging classroom experiences, supporting play-based learning, and building relationships with children. Enjoy benefits like a consistent schedule with no evenings or weekends, opportunities for advancement, and a culture that values team-oriented educators. Experience in childcare is preferred, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is a plus, but not required.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Passion for learning, creativity, and helping children explore the world.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support hands-on, play-based learning that encourages curiosity and discovery.
• Build positive relationships with children and support their social and emotional growth.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom organization.
• Collaborate with a supportive teaching team to bring learning to life each day.

Skills

Friendly, positive, and nurturing personality

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Assistant Teacher – Inspire Wonder Every Day | No Evenings or Weekends

At The Goddard School, we believe learning should be filled with curiosity, creativity, and joy. We’re looking for a warm, nurturing Assistant Teacher who loves working with children and wants to be part of a team that brings learning to life through exploration and play.

In our classrooms, guided by our proprietary Wonder of Learning™ curriculum, children learn through inquiry, discovery, and meaningful experiences—and our teachers are at the heart of it all.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

What You’ll Do

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Support hands‑on, play‑based learning that encourages curiosity and discovery
• Build positive relationships with children and support their social and emotional growth
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom organization
• Collaborate with a supportive teaching team to bring learning to life each day

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A joyful, welcoming school culture where teachers are valued
• Consistent schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Well‑supported classrooms with a focus on teamwork
• Opportunities to grow and develop your teaching career
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives every day

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, positive, and nurturing personality
• A genuine love for working with young children
• Passion for learning, creativity, and helping children explore the world
• Team‑oriented mindset and strong communication skills
• Experience in childcare is a plus, but not required