The Goddard School of Springfield, IL
We are looking for full-time assistant teachers to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education.
Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School
Your well-being is important to us!
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 programs that are offered throughout the year.
Qualifications
High school diploma required
Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Shows empathy and compassion for young children
I-s 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. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedures
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
Create a multi‑cultural learning environment
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
Present age‑ and developmentally‑appropriate expectations for all children
Create a print‑rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
Provide a reasonable balance between teacher‑directed and child‑directed activities
Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
Integrate GSI‑approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans
Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self‑esteem and social skills
Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
Establish positive and effective family relations
Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences
Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
Maintain a portfolio for each child
Maintain the classroom Parent Board
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
Build teamwork
Develop lesson plans
Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)
Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives
Support a code of ethical conduct
Pursue professional development/continuing education
Attend faculty meetings, in‑service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
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.
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Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School
Your well-being is important to us!
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 programs that are offered throughout the year.
Qualifications
High school diploma required
Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Shows empathy and compassion for young children
I-s 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. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedures
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
Create a multi‑cultural learning environment
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
Present age‑ and developmentally‑appropriate expectations for all children
Create a print‑rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing
Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
Provide a reasonable balance between teacher‑directed and child‑directed activities
Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
Integrate GSI‑approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans
Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self‑esteem and social skills
Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
Establish positive and effective family relations
Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences
Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
Maintain a portfolio for each child
Maintain the classroom Parent Board
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
Build teamwork
Develop lesson plans
Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)
Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives
Support a code of ethical conduct
Pursue professional development/continuing education
Attend faculty meetings, in‑service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
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.
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