Accreditation Standards, Child Development, Communication Skills, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Newsletter, Onboarding, People Management, Regulatory Compliance, Social Media, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Role:
Join The Goddard School of Geist, IN as a Program Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting our educational, operational, and compliance functions. This role ensures adherence to state regulations and accreditation standards while assisting leadership with staff management, family relations, and program implementation. This role requires a high level of organization, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced early childhood environment.
Responsibilities:- Assist in the planning and implementation of daily educational activities.
- Support lead teachers in classroom management and student engagement. Substitute in classrooms as required.
- Conduct tours for prospective families.
- Support enrollment process, including onboarding and documentation.
- Assist in staffing and recruiting efforts.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Manage inventory of classroom materials and supplies.
- Support social media initiatives, newsletters, and family enrollment growth.
Requirements:- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience working with young children in an educational setting.
- Experience with accreditation processes preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Basic knowledge of child development principles and practices.
- Positive attitude and a genuine passion for working with children.
About Us:
The Goddard School of Geist, IN has been a trusted provider of high-quality early childhood education for over two decades. Our dedicated faculty and innovative curriculum create a nurturing environment where children thrive and develop a love for learning. Employees enjoy a supportive workplace culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
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.T
The Goddard School
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
20 to 49 employees
http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool