What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at The Goddard School in North Bellmore?
Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that 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.
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
- Establishing positive and effective family relations
- Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty
Benefits & Perks of Working at Our Goddard School:
- Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.
- Your professional development is prioritized! We will train you and pay for the certifications for you to become a teacher, including a CDA (Child Development Associate). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can grow your teaching career with us.
- You will be a part of a supportive team! All assistant teachers will get support from our lead teachers and directors every step of the way to help develop and grow their teaching skills.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a preschool setting preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
- Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
- 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
We are looking for preschool assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you are interested in a career working with children, we’d love to talk to you about what your career path could look like in early childhood education. If you are passionate about working with children and contributing to their growth and development, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Teacher position with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18