Teacher Assistant

CRLK BRANCHBURG The Goddard School

Teacher Assistant

Branchburg, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Tuition assistance

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    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! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

    We are looking for caring assistant teachers for our older toddler classroom. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

    Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture, and you’ll notice the difference right away.

    What We Offer:

    Salary range: $15.30-20 an hour depending on education and experience

    Paid Time Off after the first 90 days of employment

    Health and dental benefits for full time employees

    Closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day

    Free training opportunities

    Uniforms provided

    No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening

    You will get support from our directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills

    Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students

    Prioritized focus on your professional development – many free training opportunities

    Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a more experienced teacher.

    Responsibilities 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

    Qualifications:

    High school diploma required

    Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) required for a lead teacher position

    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 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

    Must love children!

    About Goddard Schools

    The Goddard School located in Branchburg has been open since 2003. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 35 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 90,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Salary: $15.30 - $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discount

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Professional development assistance

    Retirement plan

    Schedule:

    Full time position