Resource Teacher

The Goddard School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (up to 2 weeks)

Medical insurance

Holidays

Job summary

The Goddard School in Bethesda is seeking energetic Assistant Teachers to develop lesson plans and support children's learning in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities include meeting the individual needs of children, communicating with parents, and participating in training. Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, and medical insurance. Join our team to help foster a lifelong love of learning!

Qualifications

• Prior experience with infants.
• 1 year of child care experience preferred.
• Availability between 7:30am and 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans tailored to individual children's needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Implement activities to foster self-esteem and social skills.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Child Care Experience

Education

BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

90 Hour Toddler / Pre-School Certification

45 Hour Infant Toddler Certification

Job description

The Goddard School® is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life‑long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

We are looking for fun and energetic Assistant Teachers for our school.

Daily Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual's needs of the children
• Communicating with parents
• Participating in staff and training meetings
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Building teamwork
• Using assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education

This position is responsible for ensuring kitchen compliance with Goddard's industry‑leading Quality Assurance standards.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• 90 Hour Toddler / Pre‑School Certification
• 45 Hour Infant Toddler Certification
• Prior experience with infants
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Child Care Experience preferred: 1 year
• Available between 7:30am and 4:30pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation (up to 2 weeks)
• Holidays
• Medical insurance

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.