Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is hiring full-time preschool assistant teachers. You will help create a safe, nurturing classroom, support children's social and emotional development, and build strong family relations under guided leadership.

We value empathy, dependability, and teamwork. Our program emphasizes professional development, internal advancement, and a supportive, fun work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable and adaptable; able to work with others.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; infant lifting requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.
• Work with the lead teacher and the entire faculty to support classroom success.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Dependable & adaptable

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or BA in ECE or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
  
  
  

We are looking for full-time preschool assistant teachers to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer a variety of benefits including paid time off and holidays, 401k with 100% match and childcare discounts.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our director and we ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.
  
  
  

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher 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

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Proof of current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Associate's or CDA Credentialing Program will also be considered.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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
  
  
  

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! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

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.