Toddler Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Childcare discount and benefits

Job summary

The Goddard School is hiring preschool assistant teachers to join our team in Ballwin. No nights or weekends; part-time and full-time positions available, perfect for students seeking practical early childhood teaching experience.

You will help create a safe, nurturing classroom, support children's social development, and collaborate with lead teachers and families. We offer benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, child care discounts, and professional development

Qualifications

• Associate or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• CDA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to listen and follow up constructively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with child handling and safety.

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 entire faculty.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Empathy and compassion

multitasking

Team collaboration

Dependability

Education

Associate or BA in Early Childhood Education

CDA preferred

Job description

No nights and weekends! We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you are interested in a career working with children, we’d love to talk to you about what your career path could look like in early childhood education. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.
• Professional development: training and pay for certifications, including a Child Development Associate (CDA), and promotion from within.
• Supportive team: support from lead teachers and directors to develop teaching skills.

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

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 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 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