Teacher Aid Young Toddler

Job Opportunity at The Goddard School

The Goddard School located in Collegeville, PA is seeking a motivated, energetic, and caring Teacher Aid to assist in two-three of our older infant and toddler classrooms. You will serve as a third person in a classroom to assist the teachers with activities, play and personal care (preparing snacks, cleaning up after meals, changing diapers, engaging with the children in purposeful play, etc.). This job is unique in that you will be able to interact with multiple classrooms and witness the progression and development of children at different stages! Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to our supportive, collaborative team and see how you can help make a difference in the lives of our littlest learners!

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! The Goddard School in Collegeville is one of the top 35 schools in the Goddard System (out of 640 schools nationwide)- and you'll notice a difference when you walk through our doors!

Teacher Aid Key Responsibilities

• Assist the classrooms in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Help gather and prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
• Supervise and provide individualized support to children
• Update children's personal care information on an electronic device for Daily Reports
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines; ensure children are properly supervised
• Support routine child care tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment (this includes helping to prepare snacks, maintaining a clean classroom, ensuring children are clean, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Medical insurance (health and dental)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Childcare reimbursement/discount
• Retirement plan benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;
• Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Works productively without supervision
• Basic understanding of child development
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

If you're an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

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.