Child Care Teacher

The Goddard School; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated full-time Teachers for their Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for children, planning engaging learning activities, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education. With a focus on professional development and teamwork, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive workplace with no nights or weekends, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Join a community committed to providing quality education and care for children and families.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Child Care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in childcare or educational settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Plan and implement learning activities throughout the program day.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

Skills

Empathy

Dependability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Benefits:

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

No Nights and Weekends!

The Goddard School of State College is seeking candidates for full-time Teachers in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs.

Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
• Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
• Assist children with managing all parts of the program day, including transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities, etc.
• Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.
• Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards.

Qualifications:

• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal.
• Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer, or babysitting setting for Assistant Teachers.
• A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field, or early childhood coursework is required for Lead Teachers.
• 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.

Excellent Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Child Care benefits

Candidates will be required to obtain the following:

• Health Assessment and TB Test
• FBI/Fingerprint Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training

All candidates must have a desire to work with children and families, be committed to professional development, and be a team player.

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.