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Assistant Teacher - No Previous Experience

Company:
The Goddard School of Fanwood (Scotch Plains), NJ
Location:
Fanwood, NJ, 07023
Posted:
April 05, 2024
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Description:

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

No nights and weekends!

Benefits & Perks of Working at Our Goddard School:

Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus profit sharing.

Your professional development is prioritized! We will provide extensive training on topics including our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum as well as state licensing, health and safety standards and more to help you provide the best care and become the best teacher your can be. Come 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. Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:

Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

Supporting each childs social and emotional development

Establishing positive and effective family relations

Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire facultyQualifications

Associate, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Child Development Associate (CDA) 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 cribAbout 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.

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