Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School is seeking Assistant Teachers to create a nurturing learning environment for children. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for early childhood education. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional development and children's success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for child safety.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and faculty.

Skills

Empathy

Dependability

Adaptability

Team Player

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Employee discounts

Join Our Team as an Assistant Teacher

We are looking for assistant teachers 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!

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! Teachers enjoy paid time off, 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, we offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also promote from within, allowing you 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 succeed in the classroom. We maintain ratios and ensure resources are available to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! Recognition programs 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
• Building positive and effective family relationships
• Collaborating with the lead teacher and the entire faculty

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred but not required
• Empathy and compassion for young children
• Dependability and adaptability; a team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for child safety and emergency situations; for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of cribs

Are you searching for a career that allows you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you energetic, nurturing, and seeking a supportive, fun workplace? The Goddard School offers a premium educational environment in state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing space for every child's development, preparing them for success in school and life.

About Goddard Schools:

As part of a larger franchise system operating for 35 years, we are the premier early childhood learning provider for children aged six weeks to six years. With over 600 franchised schools and more than 75,000 students across 37 states and Washington D.C., we use the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while acquiring essential skills for long-term success.