Infant Assistant Teacher Part Time

The Goddard School; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School in New Jersey is seeking an Infant Assistant Teacher to join our team. The role runs 1:00-5:30 pm on weekdays, focusing on a safe, nurturing environment and developmentally appropriate activities for infants.

You will work closely with the lead teacher and our staff to maintain classroom ratios and engage children. Experience with young children is required, along with empathy and dependability.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with young children is a must.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for child handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development.
• Establishing positive and effective family relations.
• Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Skills

Experience with young children

Empathy and compassion

Dependable and adaptable

Job description

No nights and weekends!

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

No nights and weekends!

We are looking for a Infant Assistant Teachers to join our team today with the hours of 1:00-5:30 Monday through Friday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2pm to 530pm.

If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays as well as the week off between Christmas and New Years!
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations
• Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with young children is a must
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

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.