Assistant Teacher - All Ages

The Goddard School; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Assistant Teachers to foster children's development and inspire lifelong learning. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring a nurturing and safe environment, and building strong relationships with families. The Goddard School values its dedicated staff and offers competitive compensation, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join a leading program that sets the standard for excellence in preschool education and make a lasting impact on young lives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Exceptional Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Closed Major Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or CDA required; college courses in related field preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized lesson plans to meet children's needs.
• Create a fun, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Establish positive relationships with families and support children's development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Classroom Management

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

College Courses in Related Field

Job description

The Goddard School of Chesapeake, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified PT and FT Assistant Teacher (all ages) to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning.

The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs.

Daily Responsibilities

As a Goddard Assistant Teacher, arriving at Goddard each day fully prepared and excited to teach is important.

Supporting Goddard’s program and policies as well as state licensing policies is required. Assistant Teacher tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are individualized to meet the needs of the children in your classroom.
• Creating a classroom that is fun and supports play, exploration, and learning.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Advancing students' physical and intellectual competence.
• Supporting social and emotional development and providing both positive guidance and reinforcement.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families.
• Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs based on Goddard’s standards of learning through play.
• Maintaining a commitment of professionalism with students, families, peers, and management.

Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• High school diploma, CDA or currently enrolled in college courses in a related field.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Benefits:

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide outstanding opportunities including:

• Competitive salary.
• Exceptional Professional Development.
• Supportive Team Environment.
• Closed Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.