Assistant Teacher - Full Time

The Goddard School; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Oklahoma City is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging classroom for young children.

You'll support lesson plans, developmental activities, and daily routines while communicating with families and adhering to health and licensing standards. This role emphasizes care, collaboration, and professional growth in a positive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Meets all state background check and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing fun, age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through positive interactions.
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Supervise children while encouraging independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
• Communicate with families about their child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations to ensure a secure classroom.
• Assist with daily routines and provide nurturing care throughout the day.

Skills

Love for children

Patience

Team collaboration

Organized

Education

High school diploma

ECE degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Goddard School® | 14403 N. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Do you enjoy helping children learn, grow, and discover the world around them? Are you looking for a career where every day brings new smiles, new milestones, and new opportunities to make a difference?

At The Goddard School®, we believe our teachers are the heart of our school. That's why we create a positive, supportive workplace where you'll be encouraged to grow professionally while helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you're caring, energetic, and passionate about working with young children, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where children thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with implementing fun, age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through positive interactions
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment
• Supervise children while encouraging independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging
• Communicate with families about their child's daily activities and progress
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations to ensure a secure classroom
• Assist with daily routines and provide nurturing care throughout the day

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine love for working with young children
• Brings positivity, patience, and enthusiasm to the classroom
• Enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a supportive team
• Is dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• Has a basic understanding of child development
• Can lift up to 50 pounds as needed when caring for children
• Meets all state background check and licensing requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At The Goddard School®, we know that when teachers feel supported, children flourish. We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative team culture
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas and growth
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms and resources
• Professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives every day

Every day is an opportunity to celebrate milestones, encourage curiosity, and create memories that last a lifetime. If you’re ready to build a rewarding career in early childhood education, we’d love to meet you.

Goddard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.