Assistant Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Childcare discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Jonesboro, AR is seeking full-time Assistant Teachers to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support the nurturing and development of children in early childhood education, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to lift children as needed. We prioritize your well-being and provide benefits like medical insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must show empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable and adaptable; able to work toward a common goal.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for child handling and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child's social and emotional development.
• Establish effective family relations.
• Work with the lead teacher and faculty.

Skills

Empathy and compassion for young children

Dependability and adaptability

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for assistant teachers (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!

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School

• Your well-being is important to us! Many of our schools offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.


• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools 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.


• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.


• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment


• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development


• Establishing positive and effective family relations


• Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma required


• Shows empathy and compassion for young children


• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal


• 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