Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Goddard School
Job overview
The Resource Teacher at The Goddard School supports multiple classrooms across all age groups to ensure smooth operation and consistent implementation of the play-based learning curriculum.
Responsibilities and impact
The Resource Teacher provides classroom coverage, implements lesson plans, maintains safety and ratios, supports child-led learning, assists with daily routines and behavior guidance, and helps maintain classroom organization and communication with staff and families.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, paid major holidays and time off, enhanced health and wellness benefits, and a 401 K plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with preference for those holding a CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education, experience working with young children, and must pass background and health checks. Flexibility, strong communication, and a nurturing attitude are preferred.
Career development
The job includes exceptional professional development opportunities to support career growth within the early childhood education field.
Work environment and culture
The Goddard School fosters a supportive team environment focused on nurturing and academic enrichment for young children.
Company information
The Goddard School is a premier early childhood education center committed to a nurturing and academically rich environment for young children.
Team overview
The Resource Teacher works collaboratively with fellow staff, administrators, and families across classrooms serving infants to Pre-K children.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its flexibility to work across various age groups and classrooms, supporting a play-based curriculum and maintaining continuity of care.
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
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in early childhood education, emphasizing flexibility in working with various age groups from infants to Pre-K and your ability to support play-based learning curricula.
Focus on showcasing skills in classroom coverage, child supervision, behavior guidance, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards as outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Goddard School’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in The Goddard School’s education or human resources divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to early childhood development or asking about their experience with the resource teacher role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'early childhood education,' 'classroom coverage,' 'child supervision,' 'play-based learning,' and 'behavior guidance' to ensure it passes initial screening.
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