Resource Teacher

The Goddard School; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, weekend & holiday schedules

CDA tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Goddard School in Springfield, IL is seeking a dedicated Resource Teacher to join our team. This role focuses on enriching lesson plans, providing flexible classroom support, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children while collaborating with families and staff.

Ideal candidates bring empathy for young learners, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with a team. The position emphasizes growth opportunities, ongoing training, and a nurturing atmosphere in a

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers.
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development.
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements.
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

Benefits:

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching

The Goddard School® located at 3411 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Resource Teacher to join our team! Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Resource Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Empathy and compassion for young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

A place to build little futures—and meaningful connections.

At The Goddard School in Springfield, IL, the relationships we build with children, families, and each other are what make our school special. Built in 2019 and expanded with five new classrooms this year, our school has room to grow—and a 500-square-foot faculty lounge with room to recharge! We care about the work we do, celebrate the people we do it with, and make time for fun along the way.

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.