Preschool Assistant Teacher

Full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher

Join our team at The Goddard School of Collegeville! We're hiring a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms. If you have experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood educationor simply a passion for helping young children learn and growthis is the perfect opportunity to start or grow your teaching career in a supportive, play-based environment.

Benefits and perks of working at a Goddard School include:

• Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition, bonus, and health and wellness programs that are offered throughout the year to help you recharge!

Your responsibilities would include:

• 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 to implement lessons and assess progress

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma required
• CDA in Early Childhood ideal
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable, adaptable and enjoys working together as a team toward a common goal
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

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.

Compensation: $16.75 - $17.50 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.