Part Time Assistant Teacher 12:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday and Thursday

The Goddard School; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider is seeking a Teacher to create a nurturing, safe environment for children. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and a dedication to support children's developmental needs. Responsibilities include classroom management, cleaning protocols, and compliance with health and safety policies.

Benefits

Amazing benefits

Educator discounts

Tuition Discounts

2 paid teacher in-service days yearly

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications of state and National Standards for hiring.
• Educational requirements include an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• CDA Credentialing Program enrollment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• Design classroom arrangements to support children's developmental goals.
• Promote healthy eating and ensure kids meet state ratio requirements.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Equity and safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelors' degree in a related field

Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Job description

12:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday and Thursday ONLY!

We offer amazing benefits!

Educator discounts

Tuition Discounts

2 paid teacher in-service days yearly

Positive work environment

Overview

A Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a Teacher is responsible for working together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

A Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Lead Teacher educational requirements are the same as Director educational requirements (see Director educational requirements or one of several other criteria listed below)

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher, must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8
• Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Teacher Responsibilities

A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes routines and learning opportunities
• Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures