Floating Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious preschool facility that prioritizes faculty happiness and development! As an assistant teacher, you will work in a state-of-the-art environment, supporting children's growth and well-being while collaborating with dedicated educators. This innovative school values its staff, offering generous benefits, including extensive paid personal days, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference in young lives.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Company parties

27 paid personal days

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• Skills in communication and nurturing environments are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in implementing planned activities.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apple iPads

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

The Goddard School is seeking assistant teachers in our StuyTown location.

At The Goddard School, we understand it all begins with ensuring our faculty are happy and enjoy coming to work. Our teachers are our First Priority. The Owner and administration are very hands on and treat faculty like family! We are seeking kind, compassionate, reliable and professional lead teachers who want to work for a prestigious school and are looking for a FUN place to work where they are appreciated!

This brand new, state-of-the-art preschool facility has:

• 15 classrooms
• All classrooms equipped with phones, Apple iPads & Bluetooth speakers
• Fully stocked supplies room including arts & crafts
• On-site indoor gym and private outdoor play spaces in StuyTown
• Face recognition for school entry

As an Employee, you will receive the following Benefits:

• Twenty-Seven (27) paid personal days (Yes 27!!!) per year as follows:
• Ten (10) paid personal days per calendar year
• Five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed
• Seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Five (5) sick days per year (available to all employees, accrual starts with no waiting period)
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement subject to performance and commitment to work for a specified period.
• Employer will offer and pay for health insurance costs including dental and vision insurance making insurance extremely affordable to employees.
• Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan (Employer will deposit extra money into your 401K for your retirement!!!)
• Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases

Qualifications:

An assistant teacher must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the classroom teachers to implement planned activities
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations and communication
• Maintaining routine and structure in the classroom