THE GODDARD SCHOOL - QUAKERTOWN, PA
Location
Quakertown, PA | United States
Job description
Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? Are you looking to start a career in education? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We will train you every step of the way! Apply today to jumpstart your future!
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 assistant teachers to join our team! 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:
- Assistance towards benefits for full-time faculty members including health, dental and vision insurance
- Limited weekend/evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be happening
- You will get support from our lead teachers and 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
- Discounted childcare, when applicable
- Prioritized focus on your professional development – we’ll even assist you on your CDA credential!
- Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a lead teacher and beyond
Our assistant teachers will work with a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the School.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Child Development Associate (CDA), not required
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field, not required
- 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
- Has reliable transportation
About Goddard Schools
The Goddard School located in Quakertown, PA has been open since October 2002 and has over 100 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 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.
Your health and safety is our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following:
- Schools are sanitized and deep cleaned daily
- Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted
- Handwashing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations
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