Kitchen Support/Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading preschool program in Bethesda, MD is looking for a dedicated staff member to assist teachers and support children's learning. The ideal candidate should have prior classroom experience and strong communication skills. This role involves preparing snacks and fostering children's development in a fun environment. Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Available between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
• Prior classroom experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning and afternoon snacks.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with quality standards.
• Assist classroom teachers.
• Meet the individual needs of the children.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Education

Minimum of MSDE-OCS Teacher requirements (45-90 hour training)

Job description

Overview

The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry. The focus of the program is to provide a lifelong love of learning. Our staff is composed of dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs and use Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

Responsibilities

• Prepare morning and afternoon snacks
• Ensure kitchen compliance with Goddard''s quality standards
• Assist classroom teachers
• Meet the individual needs of the children
• Communicate with parents
• Participate in staff and training meetings
• Interact with children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Present expectations appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
• Communicate professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Build teamwork
• Commit to continuing education
• Hours: available between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

Job Requirements

• Available between 8:00am and 5:00pm
• Minimum of MSDE-OCS Teacher requirements (45-90 hour training) preferred
• Prior classroom experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For immediate consideration please apply now.