Highlights
A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field or early childhood coursework is preferred for Lead Teachers. Keywords: Child Care, Childcare, Daycare, Caregiver, Teacher, Infant, Toddler, Pre K, Pre Kindergarten, Preschool, Center' .
Numbers & Facts
| Location | State College, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
Description
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Hiring Immediately!
No Nights and Weekends!
The Goddard School of State College is seeking candidates for a full-time Assistant Teacher.
Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.
Job Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
- Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
- Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
- Assist children with managing all parts of the program day including transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities, etc.
- Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.
- Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards
Qualifications:
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
- Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer or babysitting setting for Assistant Teachers.
- A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field or early childhood coursework is preferred for Lead Teachers.
- 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
Excellent Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
- Child Care benefits
Candidates will be required to obtain the following:
- Health Assessment and TB Test
- FBI/Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Mandated Reporter Training
All candidates must have a desire to work with children and families, be committed to professional development, and be a team player.
The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Keywords: Child Care, Childcare, Daycare, Caregiver, Teacher, Infant, Toddler, Pre K, Pre Kindergarten, Preschool, Center'
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells