Assistant Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider is seeking assistant teachers to join their supportive team. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a passion for nurturing children's growth. The role includes establishing a safe learning environment and collaborating with faculty to support each child's development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development of children.
• Work collaboratively with the lead teacher.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Dependability

Adaptability

Team-oriented

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

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 today!

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 so you can 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 for classroom success.
• We recognize our teachers! Recognition programs are offered throughout the year.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include:

• 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 collaboratively with the lead teacher and faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred but not required
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., including infants into and out of cribs, for safety and emergency situations

Are you searching for a career that allows you to use your experience and creativity to shape 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, committed to safety, growth, and nurturing every child's development into a confident learner ready for success.

About Goddard Schools

Part of a franchise operating for 35 years, we are the premier early childhood learning provider for children from six weeks to six years old. With over 600 schools and more than 75,000 students across 37 states and Washington D.C., we utilize the most current, research-backed methods to ensure children learn while having fun, preparing them for long-term success.