Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Childcare discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Goddard School in Westfield, Indiana is seeking part-time and full-time preschool assistant teachers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a preference for degrees in Early Childhood Education. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities include maintaining a nurturing environment, supporting children’s development, and collaborating with faculty. Join a supportive team dedicated to early childhood education!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support children’s social and emotional development.
• Work closely with the lead teacher.

Skills

Empathy towards children

Dependability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Job description

No nights and weekends! 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.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 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
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• 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

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in 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.