FullTime School Assistant

The Goddard School of Norwood, NJ; Norwood (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Paid training

Supportive and positive work env

Job summary

The Goddard School of Norwood, NJ is seeking a reliable, organized, and energetic Full-Time School Assistant to support teachers, keep the classroom and common areas clean, and help ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

Responsibilities include kitchen and food preparation, general school operations, classroom support, and completing required trainings. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced school environment.
• Team-oriented and dependable.
• Comfortable working around young children.
• Prior experience in a school or childcare setting preferred (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Kitchen & Food Preparation: wash, prepare, and cut fresh fruit; sanitize bins; maintain kitchen cleanliness; heat and distribute lunches; complete required Food Handlers course.
• School Operations & Organization: maintain supply closet; track supplies; distribute items to teachers; keep shared spaces clean.
• Classroom Support: assist in classrooms; provide bathroom breaks; support lunch breaks; assist staff and students as needed.
• Training & Compliance: complete trainings for licensed childcare; follow health, safety, and sanitation policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Children-friendly

Childcare experience preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Paid training and professional development
• Supportive and positive work environment

The Goddard School of Norwood is seeking a reliable, organized, and energetic Full‑Time School Assistant to join our team! This position plays an essential role in supporting our teachers, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and helping ensure our school runs smoothly each day. If you enjoy working in a school setting, supporting young children, and being part of a collaborative team, we would love to meet you!

Schedule

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Full‑Time

Position Responsibilities

Kitchen & Food Preparation

• Wash, prepare, and cut fresh fruit for morning and afternoon snacks
• Clean and sanitize snack bins daily
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Heat and distribute lunches during scheduled lunch times
• Complete required Food Handlers course and maintain food safety standards

School Operations & Organization

• Maintain the school supply closet
• Keep accurate records of supplies needed for ordering
• Distribute supplies to teachers as requested
• Ensure shared spaces are clean and organized

Classroom Support

• Assist in classrooms as needed
• Provide bathroom breaks for teachers
• Help relieve teachers for scheduled lunch breaks
• Support staff and students throughout the building wherever assistance is needed

Training & Compliance

• Complete all required trainings for working in a licensed childcare facility, including food handling certification
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation policies

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced school environment
• Team‑oriented and dependable
• Comfortable working around young children
• Prior experience in a school or childcare setting preferred (but not required)

If you are dependable, proactive, and excited to support a vibrant school community, we encourage you to apply! This position is available for an immediate start.

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.