Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Springfield, IL; Herndon (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate preschool assistant teachers to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers a nurturing environment where laughter and learning go hand in hand. With a focus on professional growth, the school provides training and leadership opportunities, ensuring that educators can thrive in their careers. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive community that values each teacher's contributions. If you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health benefits

10 Paid days off

8 paid holidays

Tuition discount for children of employees

Tuition scholarship for field-related coursework

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with young children and a positive, flexible personality.
• High School Degree or equivalent is required; CDA or Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for and teaching a group of children, implementing lesson plans.
• Maintain an organized classroom and communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Fluency in English

Positive personality

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Comfort using tablet technology

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate's Degree

Job description

We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

• Sign-on Bonus!
• Competitive salary, depending on responsibilities and qualifications.
• Your well-being is important to us: Health benefits.
• 10 Paid days off for vacation and illness + 8 paid holidays
• We recognize our teachers throughout the year.
• Leadership opportunities
• Significant tuition discount for children of employees
• Tuition scholarship for field-related coursework. Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.

Hours: This position is full-time and year-round; new teachers start with a schedule of 9:00am - 6:00pm but may get earlier hours over time.

Qualifications:

Personality -- Positive, patient, flexible, hard-working, energetic, loves spending time with young children

• High School Degree, or equivalent; international credentials welcome
• Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in ECE), or current enrollment in a CDA program
• Associate's Degree (this is required for a lead teacher position)

All candidates must also have the following:

• A local address within reasonable commuting distance
• Must 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 crib
• Experience working with young children; school-setting experience is preferred
• Fluency in English, to permit effective communication with staff and parents
• Comfort using tablet technology (iPads etc.)

Job Description:

Looking for a job that includes laughter, singing, and hugs? Don't worry if you are new to teaching, we offer two weeks of training to all new members of our team, no matter what your experience is.

We are hiring LEAD teachers *and* ASSISTANT Toddler teachers; these positions have different responsibilities, experience requirements, and salaries. All teachers work with a partner teacher to care for and teach a group of children, working as a team. Together both teachers implement lesson plans based on Goddard's proprietary inquiry-based curriculum - 'Wonder of Learning' and manage the students as they learn, eat, sleep, and play. Teachers are responsible for keeping their classroom organized and clean, and communicating with parents.

About Us:

The Goddard School located in Herndon, VA is seeking a friendly, high-energy, creative, and experienced educator to be our newest teacher! Our whole team works hard, but we have a lot of fun being together and taking exceptional, loving care of our students and their parents. We are not a daycare, we are much more than child care, we are a playful learning environment for all ages. If you are looking for a professional, organized, and collaborative workplace, please apply! We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive based on prior experience and education

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Herndon, VA 20171: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The Goddard School of Herndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.