Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Teacher Opportunities

No nights and weekends! Our commitment to you: We will review your application within 1 business day and if you are selected for an interview, we will schedule the interview within 1 business day.

We are looking for energetic 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 & Perks of Working at Our Goddard School

Your well-being is important to us! We offer paid time off and holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year), a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.

Competitive Compensation! $12-$14 per hour and possibly more depending on qualifications.

Your professional development is prioritized! We will train you and pay for the certifications for you to become a teacher, including a CDA (Child Development Associate). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can grow your teaching career with us.

You will be a part of a supportive team! All assistant teachers will get support from our lead teachers and directors every step of the way to help develop and grow their teaching skills.

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 but not required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred but not required
• High School Diploma required
• Experience in early childhood education preferred but 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 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
• Must clear fingerprint background check

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.