Infant Childcare Teacher

Global Personalized Academics (GPA); Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Professional development

Support from Resource Specialist

Job summary

The Goddard School in Quakertown, PA is seeking an enthusiastic Infant Childcare Teacher for a full-time role. You will cultivate a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers and collaborate with a passionate team to support every child’s growth.

We provide training throughout your journey, with emphasis on child development, family communication, and professional growth. The position requires warmth, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDA/Associates/Bachelors preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Works productively without supervision.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for young children.
• Reliable, adaptable and collaborative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; listens well.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist infants safely.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment.
• Create/assist in age-appropriate daily lesson plans.
• Support each child's social and emotional development.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.
• Collaborate with the director and faculty to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Empathy

Multitasking

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

CDA/Associates/Bachelors preferred

Job description

INFANT CHILDCARE TEACHER- Full Time

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 will train you every step of the way. Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm! We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

YOU are a driving force of our culture and you'll notice the difference right away.

What We Offer

• Assistance towards benefits for full-time faculty members including health, dental and vision insurance
• Limited evening/weekend hours, only occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening
• You will get support from our Resource Specialist and Director every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills
• Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Discounted childcare, when applicable
• Prioritized focus on your professional development

Responsibilities include the following

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Creating/Assisting to carry out age appropriate, daily lesson plans
• Supporting each child's social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations
• Working with the director and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma, required
• Child Development Associate (CDA)/Associates/Bachelors, preferred
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable, adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• 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
• Has reliable transportation

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Quakertown, PA has been open since October 2002 and has over 100 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.