Early Childhood Educator

The Goddard School Marshallton/West Chester; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School recherche des enseignants d'école maternelle à temps plein pour favoriser un environnement éducatif positif pour les jeunes enfants. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience de travail avec des enfants de moins de 5 ans et une passion pour l'éducation. Le poste offre des formations complètes et de nombreux avantages, y compris une assurance santé et des jours de congé payés.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Health and dental insurance

Paid days of leave

401K option after one year

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable en éducation ou garde d'enfants indispensable.
• Capacité à soulever des enfants et des objets jusqu'à 50 livres.
• Avoir un amour inné pour les jeunes enfants.

Responsibilities

• Établir un environnement d'apprentissage sûr et sain.
• Aider à mettre en œuvre des plans de leçon hebdomadaires.
• Promouvoir le développement social et émotionnel des enfants.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Education

High school degree or GED

CDA or related field degree

Job description

The Goddard School, located in Marshallton/West Chester, an Early Childhood Education center, is currently hiring full time Preschool teachers. Experience working with children under the age of 5 is necessary. This can be in a classroom atmosphere or as a nanny/babysitter. Candidates must be caring and kind individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of young children. Candidates will be selected based on their ability to actively engage children in a safe, nurturing and loving manner, as well as effectively communicate with co-teachers and parents in a busy classroom environment.

Our school is open Monday -Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive training program
• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid days of leave and paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day!)
• 401K option after one year of employment
• Opportunity to be a part of a great team of teachers and make a difference in the lives of children

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Help to implement weekly lesson plans based on Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child’s social and emotional development, and individual needs
• Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication
• Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions
• Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance and PA state standards
• Work with a team of other teachers in the classroom

Job Requirements

All candidates, who wish to be considered must meet the following criteria:

• To be considered candidate must have prior classroom experience at a childcare center or related experience working with children under the age of 5
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Positive attitude and inherent love for young children
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Be available to start employment within a few weeks of accepting an offer
• Live within a 30 minute commute to West Chester, PA
• 18+ with a high school degree or GED. CDA, associates, or bachelors in related field a plus!

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.