Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Jamison (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

SIMPLE IRA with Employer Match

Professional Development

Childcare Tuition Discounts

No night/weekend shifts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Jamison is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers to join our premier early childhood education center in Pennsylvania. This role supports Lead Teachers in delivering a play-based curriculum, fostering development, and maintaining an engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have either a degree in early childhood education or related fields, relevant credits plus experience, or substantial hands-on child-care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Eligible to obtain Pennsylvania child care background eligibility and health assessment documentation.
• Growth mindset; willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Support: Collaborate with Lead Teachers to implement play-based curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Developmental Support: Foster self-help skills through intentional teaching moments.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment.
• Observation & Collaboration: Document child progress and collaborate with faculty for individual learning.
• Leadership Support: Coordinate daily activities and supervise aides in Lead Teacher's absence.
• Professional Relationships: Build respectful communication with families.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Growth mindset

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

15 college credits + 1 year child-care experience

2 years experience in child care

Job description

The Goddard Opportunity

Join a premier, accredited faculty at The Goddard School of Jamison. We are a high-level early childhood education center where the curriculum is rooted in play-based discovery and hands-on learning. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about the science of early development and eager to work in a collaborative environment to join our Pennsylvania Keystone STARS 4 rated school which has earned both National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recognition.

Assistant Teacher Qualifications & Education

You may qualify if you have any one of the following:

• A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or Elementary Education, or a human services-related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in one of those fields plus 1 year of professional experience working with children.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with children

Important Note

Experience must be professional and verifiable.

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities

• Curriculum Support: Collaborate with Lead Teachers to implement Goddard’s play-based curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Developmental Support: Foster emerging self-help skills (handwashing, potty training, and feeding) through intentional teaching moments.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment
• Observation & Collaboration: Assist in documenting child progress and collaborating with faculty to ensure individual learning success.
• Leadership Support: Coordinate daily activities and supervise aides in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Professionalism: Build meaningful, professional relationships with families through respectful and clear communication.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED (minimum).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania child care background eligibility and health assessment documentation.
• A "growth mindset"—willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Assistant Teacher Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Commensurate with education and experience)
• Paid Time Off: Earned Personal Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Financial Future: Retirement Savings Plan (SIMPLE IRA) with Employer Match.
• Professional Growth: Paid professional development, education, and specialized training.
• Perks: Childcare tuition discounts and no night/weekend shifts.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday (No nights or weekends)
• Flexible shifts available between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Full-time and Part-time opportunities

The Goddard School of Jamison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, genetic information, GED status, or any other status protected by law.