Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Grow Into Lead Teacher Path

The Goddard School; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited evening hours

Professional development

Career path to lead teacher

Support from lead teachers

Safety protocols

Job summary

The Goddard School in Quakertown, PA is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher/Floater (1–6 PM or 3–6 PM, Monday–Friday) to join our warm, energetic classrooms. You will work with a lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing learning environment and help implement age-appropriate daily plans.

We provide hands-on training, supportive coaching from lead teachers and the director, safety protocols, and opportunities for professional growth toward lead teacher roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• 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 lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dependable

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Goddard School in Quakertown, PA is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher/Floater (1–6 PM or 3–6 PM, Monday–Friday) to join our warm, energetic classrooms. You will work with a lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing learning environment and help implement age-appropriate daily plans.

We provide hands-on training, supportive coaching from lead teachers and the director, safety protocols, and opportunities for professional growth toward lead teacher roles.