Assistant Teacher No Previous Experience

The Goddard School of Bedford, MA; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Generous childcare discount

401K plus employer match

Job summary

A leading early childhood education center in Massachusetts is seeking preschool assistant teachers to support children's development, establish a nurturing environment, and communicate effectively with families. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and a Child Development Associate certification, with a passion for working with young children. This role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works productively without supervision and remains dependable.

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 collaboratively with the lead teacher and faculty.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Empathy and compassion

Dependability

Adaptability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Overview

No nights and weekends! Our commitment to you: We will review your application within XX business days & if you are selected for an interview, we will schedule the interview within XX business days.

We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you are interested in a career working with children, we’d love to talk to you about what your career path could look like in early childhood education. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous childcare discount
• 401K plus employer match

Professional Development

Your professional development is prioritized! We will train you and pay for the certifications for you to become a teacher, including a CDA (Child Development Associate). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can grow your teaching career with us.

We are looking for you!

You will be a part of a supportive team! All assistant teachers will get support from our lead teachers and directors every step of the way to help develop and grow their teaching skills.

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 in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an outstanding ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi‑tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long‑term success in school and in life.