Early Childhood Teacher

The Goddard School of State College, PA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance or tuition reimb

Child Care benefits

Job summary

The Goddard School of State College, PA is seeking full-time Early Childhood Teachers for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K programs in a caring, nurturing environment.

Candidates will support safety and education quality, plan activities, and work with families to ensure smooth daily transitions and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Experience in childcare settings (assistant teachers accepted).
• Lead teachers require CDA or degree in early childhood education or related field.

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.
• Assist children with transitions, meals, toileting and hand washing, and structured activities.
• Foster positive family relationships through parent communication.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards.

Skills

Empathy

Dependable

Adaptable

Teamwork

Education

CDA or degree in ECE

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 Early Childhood Teachers in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs.

Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for children and assist with activities that improve overall care and the 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, effective family relationships 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.