Childcare Teacher (Afternoon/Part-Time)

The Goddard School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School seeks an Assistant Teacher dedicated to cultivating a nurturing and safe learning environment. This role involves collaborating with the Lead Teacher and staff to foster children's developmental skills through engaging activities and effective communication with families.

Qualifications

• Must engage with children to support play and learning.
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff.
• Plan activities for social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual needs of children through interaction.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Early Childhood Education Certification

Job description

An Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally an Assistant Teacher is responsible to work together with a Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Creating a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Building teamwork
• Committing to continuing education.
• Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards

Must be available 12:00 pm - 6pm or 2 - 6pm