Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Mokena (New Lenox), IL
Mokena, IL, US
$31K-$33K a year
Full-time
Part-time

Benefits :

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

No nights and weekends!

Our commitment to you : We will review your application within a day an if you are selected for an interview, we will schedule the interview within a day.

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 a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education.

Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

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.
  • 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.

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

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
  • Develops 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 an 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.

For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old.

We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

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