Part Time Teacher

The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD; Forest Hill (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher responsible for maintaining a nurturing learning environment and co-teaching alongside the Lead Teacher. This role includes planning activities that enhance children’s development and fostering positive relationships with families. Join this vibrant educational community and contribute to the growth of young learners.

Qualifications

• Co-teach alongside the Lead Teacher.
• Implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills.
• Promote a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Adapt programs to meet individual needs of children.
• Communicate professionally with families.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Cultural Awareness

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

An Assistant Part-Time Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an Assistant Part-Time Teacher is responsible to co-teach alongside a Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Assistant Part-Time Teacher Responsibilities

An Assistant Part-Time Teacher responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• 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 (eg, spills) immediately
• Adhere to a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
• Adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence

• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
• Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
• Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

* Implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills

• Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity

Establish positive and effective family relations

• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Build teamwork
• Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Maintain professional commitment

• Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (Days may vary)

Work Location: In person