Assistant Teacher - No Previous Experience - 21+

The Goddard School; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An early childhood education provider in Fishers, Indiana, is seeking assistant teachers to support children's development and establish safe learning environments. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a preference for degrees in early childhood education. The role offers various benefits including training, health insurance, and opportunities for personal growth in teaching.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Generous childcare discount

401K plus employer match

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for child handling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works productively without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child's social and emotional development.
• Establish effective family relations.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy and compassion

Dependability

Adaptability

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

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.

Benefits & Perks of Working at Our Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.
• 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.
• 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 of an Assistant Teacher include the following:

• 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
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.