Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Goddard School
Job overview
The Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School supports the Lead Teacher in creating engaging educational programs and managing the classroom to foster a safe and stimulating environment for children.
Responsibilities and impact
The Assistant Teacher assists in implementing lesson plans, supports children's development, prepares materials, ensures safety, supervises children, communicates with parents, and adheres to health and safety guidelines.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive hourly wage, medical insurance (health, dental, vision), paid time off and holidays, no nights or weekend schedules, childcare reimbursement/discount, retirement plan benefits, and professional development including CDA tuition scholarships.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma (associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred), experience with young children in licensed childcare or preschool settings, empathy, ability to work independently, basic child development knowledge, ability to lift 50 lbs, and current CPR certification.
Career development
The role offers professional development opportunities and tuition scholarships for CDA certification to support career advancement.
Work environment and culture
The Goddard School promotes a supportive, collaborative, and nurturing work environment with a focus on teacher and student success, no night or weekend shifts, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Company information
The Goddard School is a premium educational franchise with privately owned locations operated by franchisees, providing high-quality early childhood education in modern facilities.
Team overview
The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher and is part of a collaborative team focused on child development and education.
Job location and travel
The position is located at The Goddard School in Florham Park, with no night or weekend shifts required.
Unique job features
The job features no night or weekend work, childcare discounts, and a focus on professional growth through training and tuition assistance.
Company overview
The Goddard School is a premier early childhood education provider that offers a play-based curriculum designed to foster learning and development in children from six weeks to six years old. They generate revenue through tuition fees paid by families for their educational programs and additional services such as summer camps. Founded in 1988, the company has grown significantly, now operating over 500 franchised locations across the United States, and is known for its commitment to high-quality education and safety standards.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience supporting lead teachers and managing classroom environments, emphasizing your ability to assist with lesson plans and child development.
Highlight your skills in child safety, cleanliness, communication with parents, and adherence to health guidelines, as these are key responsibilities for the Assistant Teacher role.
Apply through multiple channels including The Goddard School's corporate website, local franchise sites if available, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers at The Goddard School on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their dedication to early childhood education or asking about the supportive team culture mentioned in the job description.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'child development,' 'lesson planning,' 'CPR certification,' 'classroom management,' and 'early childhood education' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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