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Assistant Teacher/Floater

The Goddard School
Wilmington, DE Part Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/17/2025

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Early Childhood Assistant Teachers (Part-time: Afternoons 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (Wilmington, DE)

Are you an Early Childhood Educator that loves finger painting, (to allow the children a new sensory experience, of course) blowing bubbles, (to demonstrate cause and effect, why else?) and reading stories using puppets and other props (to encourage a playful spirit and to show the children that reading is fun, yes!) Do you enjoy walking into a room where everyone knows your name, offers hugs, compliments and the best homemade art projects your refrigerator can hold? Do you want to be a part of a nurturing environment that sets our students well ahead of where they need to be based on state and national standards?

Come join a premier preschool located on Wilmington's beautiful riverfront! The Goddard School is looking for full and part-time Early Childhood Educators.

Teacher responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards
  • Meeting the individual's needs of the children
  • Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members
  • Participating in staff meetings and training events
  • Lead and set 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
  • Lead Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards
  • Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and regularly changing school themes
  • Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
  • The Goddard School offers competitive compensation depending on credentials plus health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment


Qualifications for an Assistant Teacher:

  • Associates or Bachelors degree
  • TECE 1 and /or TECE 2 or CDA credential
  • At least 6 months of experience in an early childhood classroom
  • Must possess Delaware Department of Education/ DE First Certificate for at least Early Childhood Assistant Teacher or the credentials to submit for one


All of our staff members possess a nurturing teaching style, are team players, and have a commitment to professional development in the ever-changing field of Early Childhood Education.

The Goddard School Offers:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick time
  • Paid week long Christmas break
  • Subsidized Medical Insurance plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Childcare Discount Program
  • Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program


If you are interested in having a job you love, please send resume and salary history to begin the process.
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