Assistant Teacher - Afternoons Only

The Goddard School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training and professional development

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

The Goddard School in Columbus, OH is seeking a preschool assistant teacher to join our early childhood program. You will help create a safe, nurturing classroom and support children’s social and emotional growth under the guidance of the lead teacher.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, with Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education preferred. The role emphasizes dependability, empathy, adaptability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; ECE degree preferred.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable and adaptable; able to work toward common goals; physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Dependability

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Preschool assistant teacher position. If you have experience working with children, we would like to discuss a career in early childhood education. Apply to join our team today.

Responsibilities

• 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 the entire faculty to support classroom success

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
• Dependable and adaptable and able to work toward a common goal
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in relation to handling of children and safety; for Infant and Young Toddler roles, must be able to lift infants into and out of a crib

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; 401(k)
• Supportive team with planner and resource time; staffing ratios maintained