Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, weekends & holidays

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Professional development

Childcare discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Goddard School located at 820 East Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a dedicated Resource Teacher to join our team and support Lead and Assistant Teachers with engaging educational programs.

You will enhance curriculum delivery, supervise children, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment while collaborating with families on progress and development. This role offers opportunities for growth in a premium educational setting.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
• Organize and prepare engaging classroom materials and learning centers
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development
• Offer personalized attention and foster an inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
• Provide classroom support by covering teacher breaks and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Assist with meal service, including preparing and distributing lunches and snacks

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Physical ability

Background checks

Education

High school diploma required

Job description

The Goddard School® located at 820 East Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Resource Teacher to join our team! At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. As a Resource Teacher, you will collaborate with Lead and Assistant Teachers to implement engaging educational programs and activities. This pivotal role includes classroom support, enhanced curriculum delivery and adapting dynamically to meet the evolving educational needs of our school community.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success.

Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Resource Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
• Organize and prepare engaging classroom materials and learning centers
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development
• Offer personalized attention and foster an inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
• Provide classroom support by covering teacher breaks and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Assist with meal service, including preparing and distributing lunches and snacks

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Empathy and compassion for young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the‑art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.