Preschool Assistant Teacher - Training, Growth & Benefits

The Goddard School; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Paid training

Childcare discount

Job summary

Goddard Windward in Alpharetta, GA is seeking preschool assistant teachers for both part-time and full-time roles. This position offers hands-on experience in early childhood education and opportunities for training and certification paths including a CDA.

You will work with a supportive team and lead teachers to foster growth in young learners. The school emphasizes a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment designed to help children become confident learners.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred (not required!)
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
• Works productively 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 an 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 willing to change children as need (accidents, diaper changing, etc).
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Independent worker

Empathy

Dependable

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate or BA in ECE or related field

CDA preferred

Job description

Goddard Windward in Alpharetta, GA is seeking preschool assistant teachers for both part-time and full-time roles. This position offers hands-on experience in early childhood education and opportunities for training and certification paths including a CDA.

You will work with a supportive team and lead teachers to foster growth in young learners. The school emphasizes a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment designed to help children become confident learners.