Assistant Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Henrico (Short Pump), VA

Assistant Infant Teacher

Henrico, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    JOIN OUR VILLAGE! We are looking for Assistant Infant/Toddler Teachers (our 12-18 and 24-36 month olds) (full-time) to join our team today. We need nurturing and kind individuals to join our family-oriented center. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Our assistant teachers are responsible for helping to coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes. Assistant teachers work with the Lead Teacher to plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment. Teachers work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

    Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

    Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.

    Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We also cover 100% of the cost for you to obtain your CDA credentials. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.

    You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We maintain strict ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.

    We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

    Schedule: Monday-Friday; no nights or weekends.

    Responsibilities of a Lead Teacher include the following:

    Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

    Implementing our Wonder of Learning Curriculum and Enrichment programs

    Supporting each child’s social and emotional development

    Establishing positive and effective family relations

    Working with the assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

    Super loving individual who is a team player.

    Qualifications

    High school diploma required

    CDA (Child Development Associate), Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

    1 year of previous early childhood experience preferred

    Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training

    Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members

    Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations

    Meets background check eligibility

    Shows empathy and compassion for young children

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

    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.

    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.