What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at The Goddard School?
The Goddard School, an early childhood education center, in Bloomingdale is seeking qualified Assistant Teachers.
The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an owner-operated premier preschool that continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. We are looking for fun and energetic individuals who are looking to gain more experience in their career as an educational professional and love working with others as a team.
Daily Responsibilities Assistant Teachers assist the Lead Teacher with the below-noted responsibilities: Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards
Meeting the individual needs of the children
Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members
Participating in staff meetings and training events
Leading and setting the tone for a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem, intellectual stimulation, and social skills
Building teamwork
Using computer-based and written assessment tools
Committing to continuing education and staying current on the latest early childhood practices
The Goddard School offers competitive compensation, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment.
Minimum Assistant Teacher Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Prior childcare experience preferred
Pursuing early education degree or CDA preferred
We look forward to exploring your future at Goddard!
Job Type: Full-time Experience: Early Childhood: 1 year
