The Goddard School
Assistant Teacher
Noblesville, Indiana•Full-time
$15 - $17 hourly
$15 - $17 hourly
About the Job
Come join The Goddard School family!
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.
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 assistant teachers to join our team today. Are you looking to start a career in education? We don't require teaching experience and will train you every step of the way! Apply today to jumpstart your future!
What We Offer:
- Salary range: $13-$16.
- Hours of work: 40 hours per week.
- Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.
- Paid holidays after 90 days PLUS paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) plus employer matching after 1-year-old employment.
- $200 per month toward the health insurance plan of your choosing.
- Teach Scholarship Participation that pays for 90% of your CDA, AA, or BS in Early Childhood Education.
- Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening.
- Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a lead teacher and beyond.
Responsibilities:
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.
- 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.