What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at The Goddard School?
Are you Passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of Early Childhood Education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, The Goddard School is the place for you! Our school 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.
We are looking for early childhood teachers to join our team today!
Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?
· Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines
· Feel a sense of accomplishment as you hear the laughter and experience the wonder of children participating in activities you planned
· Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
· Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
· Engage with other early childhood professionals and continue to grow in your profession
Qualifications
· Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
· Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
· 2 years of previous experience required
· Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
· Meets background check eligibility
· Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
· Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
· Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
· Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
About Goddard Schools
The Goddard School located in San Antonio has been open for a year and a half. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78249: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Communication skills: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location