Assistant Teacher - Part Time

The Goddard School; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate preschool assistant teachers for part-time roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for college students or anyone interested in gaining valuable teaching experience. You will play a crucial role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for young children, supporting their development and learning. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers training and support to help you advance your career in education. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a real difference in children's lives and their educational journeys.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Generous childcare discount

401K with employer match

Professional development training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; CDA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with lead teachers and faculty.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Empathy and compassion for young children

Ability to work without supervision

Stress management and multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

No nights and weekends!

We are looking for preschool assistant teachers part-time from 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. 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 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

• High School Diploma required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred but not required
• 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.