Lead Teacher / Teacher Assistant

The Goddard School; Annapolis (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool is hiring a Lead Teacher / Teacher Assistant in Annapolis. This role offers a nurturing environment for children and an opportunity where teaching experience is not required. Join a supportive team that prioritizes safety, professional development, and a passion for education. Flexible scheduling and benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Discounted childcare

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Develops relationships effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development.
• Working with lead teacher and other faculty.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
  
  
  

ASSISTANT TEACHER / ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER

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! 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.

Are you looking to start a career in education? We do not require teaching experience and will train you every step of the way! Apply today to jumpstart your future!

At The Goddard School located in Annapolis, we take your well-being and the well-being of those we educate and care for seriously and have put several measures in place to make our environment the safest it can be. We are going above and beyond to make sure everyone is healthy and safe in our School. At Goddard, teacher safety – your safety – is a priority.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $ 15 - $ 18
• Work hours: full-time and part-time PLUS we offer flexible schedule to accommodate college class schedules
• No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening
• You will get support from our lead teachers and directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills
• Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Discounted childcare
• Prioritized focus on your professional development – we’ll even pay for your TEACHING credentials !
• Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a lead teacher and beyond
  
  
  

Our assistant teachers will work with a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the school. Responsibilities 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

• High school diploma required
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively with or without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and 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
  
  
  

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Annapolis has been open since January 2022. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. We have over 560 franchisedSchools 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $15 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  
  

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Annapolis, MD 21401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person

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.

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