Childcare Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Full-Time Assistant Early Childhood Educator in Charlestown, MA. This role offers an opportunity to shape children's lives in a supportive environment with minimal experience required. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Be part of a dynamic team committed to professional development and growth.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training & development

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old or 18 with a diploma.
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend monthly meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan and evaluate educational activities for children.
• Communicate daily with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Full-Time Assistant Early Childhood Educator

No Nights and Weekends!

Minimal Experience Required

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School in Charlestown is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience 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.

We are looking for full-time assistant teachers to join our team immediately!

If you have always wanted to start a career in childcare, but lacked experience, this is your chance to join a team at a premier school. We will help you to access the necessary coursework and to gain the work experience required for certification.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows that the heart of our School is our faculty members!

Your well-being is important to us! For full-time employees, we offer medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401K plus employer match.

Your professional development is prioritized! All required professional development hours are completed in-house, so no need to find and pay for your own training! We work with our faculty to advance their education and earn additional ECE certifications. In some situations, tuition reimbursement may be available. 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 new teachers will get support from our experienced teachers and administrators every step of the way to help develop and grow their teaching skills.

We recognize our teachers! All teachers are eligible for annual raises and may be available for additional bonuses.

Salary range: $19-$22, depending on experience and education

Schedule: We are a full-year center open from 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Available work shifts are: 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, 8:30pm-5:30pm, and 9am-6pm. Employees are expected to be able to work any/all of these shifts.

What is it like to be a teacher at The Goddard School in Charlestown?

Our classroom teachers work as a co-teaching team. They are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

Do you want to….

Be part of an environment that focuses on team building, respect, and collaboration. Regular staff outings, appreciation events, and present administrative team promote support and relationship building?

Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned with the help of an innovative, proprietary curriculum?

Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas to implement within our inquiry-based curriculum?

Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including our exclusive mobile app and personal discussions?

Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession through meaningful meetings and professional development?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we are the job for you!

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled in high school or GED program OR at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED OR at least 21 years of age
• Able to meet fingerprint and background check requirements in accordance with the regulations of The MA Department of Early Education and Care.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families
• Must be able to work any required 9-hour shift between the hours of 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday-Friday (Flexibility Required)
• Able to attend faculty meetings on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month (Flexibility Required)
• 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, as well as onto changing tables.
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Willingness to learn and desire to have a career in Early Childhood Education
  
  
  

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Charlestown, MA will be officially opening in January 2025. Any faculty and team members hired for that date will have the unique opportunity to be an integral part of the opening experience. The owners and on-site operator have extensive Goddard experience, and are so excited to bring this to our new location!

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 630 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 and a inquiry-based, proprietary curriculum to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

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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.

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