Assistant Preschool/Toddler Teacher

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 located in Princeton 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 give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

We are looking for Assistant Teachers to join our team today. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows that the heart and soul of a school is its faculty members. YOU will be a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.

At The Goddard School located in Princeton, we take your well-being and the well-being of those we educate and care for seriously. We have a hospital-grade disinfecting system, daily professional cleaning, and a schedule to regularly disinfect and sanitize high-touch areas throughout the day. We are going above and beyond to make sure everyone is healthy and safe at our School!

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive benefits for full-time faculty members including health benefits and paid time off. No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening.

· You will get support from our Lead Teachers and Directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills.

· Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all of our faculty and students.

· We’ll support you in your career path to help you achieve your goals!

Our Assistant Teachers will work with a Lead Teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the School.

Responsibilities 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

Qualifications include:

· Develop relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty

· Works productively without supervision

· Shows empathy and compassion for young children

· Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively

· 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. Infant and toddler teachers must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School located in Princeton has been open for 20 years and has over 150 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for almost 40 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 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: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18