Assistant Teacher

Job Description

The Goddard School is an Early Childhood Program. Our school is committed to providing a high level of education for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten children. We are a year-round program, and during the summer months, we are a fun summer camp.

An Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an Assistant Teacher is responsible to work together with the Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Some of the job responsibilities include:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

Establish positive and effective family relations

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

Maintain professional commitment

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant Teacher must meet one of the following criteria:

Experience in childcare

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development

Why work for The Goddard School in Glastonbury?!?

Over 95% of our teachers say they have never worked in a more positive place or enjoyed their job more than they do here.

Great community of teachers. Our teachers and administration collaborate to ensure quality education for the children.

We are one of the most respected preschools in the Glastonbury area.

We have a great relationship with licensing and are always prepared for their visits

We are very competitive and on the high end of employee compensation. As a result, we have very experienced and dedicated faculty members many of whom also bring their children to our preschool

Eligible benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Great work environment

Paid week between Christmas and New Years

Full-time