Assistant Teacher - Toddlers Job at The Goddard School in Collegeville

Assistant Teacher Opportunity at The Goddard School of Collegeville

The Goddard School of Collegeville is seeking a positive, reliable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our Toddler Classroom team! If you have a passion for working with young children, enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, and want to make a meaningful impact each day, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you a nurturing and energetic educator looking for a workplace that values your creativity, experience, and love for teaching? At The Goddard School, we offer a welcoming and dynamic environment where children thrive and teachers are supported. Our school is committed to providing a safe, play-based, and nurturing space that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you're ready to build a career that truly makes a difference, apply today and join a team that's passionate about early childhood education! 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 using appropriate teaching and developmental techniques.
• Establishing positive and effective family relations through in-person and written communication using electronic platforms
• Working with your lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty to develop and execute lesson plans that are age appropriate
• Understanding how children learn and develop, and engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities to prepare them for Preschool
• Using technology to assess children's progress and development

Benefits & Perks of Working at the Goddard School of Collegeville:

• Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical and dental insurance, paid time off and paid holidays (week off between Christmas and New Years), childcare discounts, plus so much more!
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we will pay for you to get your 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 ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success - including a classroom budget!
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year, including a National Teacher of the Year award!

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children (Critical)
• Reliability and consistency in showing up to work
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• 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.

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: $16.50 - $17.25 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.

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.