Assistant Teacher - All Ages

The Goddard School; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exceptional Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Closed Major Holidays

Job summary

A preschool education center in Chesapeake is seeking qualified Assistant Teachers (both part-time and full-time) to foster healthy development in children. Key responsibilities include implementing individualized lesson plans and maintaining a safe learning environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior classroom experience preferred.
• Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Create a fun and supportive classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Advancing students' physical and intellectual development.
• Support social and emotional development with positive guidance.
• Establish positive relationships with families.
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program aligned with Goddard’s Learning through Play standards.
• Maintain professionalism with students, families, peers and management.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practices

Strong written and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or CDA

Currently enrolled in related college coursework

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting