*Ready....Set....GOddard!*
Are you a teacher or caregiver that's looking for a new opportunity? Great! Our Goddard Family is growing, and we are searching for warm, caring, and fun individuals to join our team! Our students learn through play in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment where they are encouraged to try new things while exploring the world around them. Our teachers are encouraged to plan those messy projects or declare special dress-up days in their classrooms! We want everyone to feel like an individual at our school!
If you're still a student yourself and you're looking for an opportunity to learn more about working in the Early Childhood Education field, we want you to come learn with us! We will give you all the tools you'll need to be successful to grow with us!
If you are interested in joining the Goddard Family, your days at school will be busy and full of fun.
How our teachers spend their days:
*Warmly greeting each student and their family by welcoming them into their classroom. Teachers are encouraged to build individualized relationships with their students and meeting their needs by creating fun lessons and activities that cater to their growth in social, emotional, physical, and academic ways.
*Being prepared for all the fun you have planned for the day. Our teachers are given scheduled prep time out of the classroom to cultivate engaging lessons and activities using the Creative Curriculum that is implemented school-wide. Need inspiration? We have all the supplies you need to create that activity you saw online! And, we're not afraid to get messy or support any idea or vision you have for your class!
*Your bright and cheery class will set the tone for a positive day. Start your morning off with a morning meeting to discuss your “itinerary of fun” with your class. Make sure you warm up those pipes on the way to school, because we want to hear you sing loud and proud when you sing-a-long with your class. Don’t worry, we’ll teach you the days of the week song!
*Getting messy! Whether it’s in your class, on the playground, or in our brand new outdoor classroom and sport court, teachers are encouraged to get their hands dirty when leading by example. We want to see you finger paint and play soccer with your little learners! Children thrive in a safe and fun environment where they can play along with their teachers.
*Work as a team. Together, anything is possible. Our administration encourages and promotes growth within our school, and we are ready to help you make your dreams come true! If working with young children is your calling, we are ready to make this a career for you! Some of the advantages of working at The Goddard School of Norwood is:
What We Offer
· Salary range: $16-$20 an hour- based upon experience & education
· Work hours: full-time or part-time hours between 7am-6pm
· Comprehensive benefits for full-time faculty members including health, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k)
· No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events
· 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
· Prioritized focus on your professional development – we’ll even pay for 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. 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
· Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty
Qualifications
· High school diploma required
· Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
· Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred[LJ1]
· 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
About Goddard Schools
The Goddard School located in Norwood has been open for 17 years and has 170 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person