Assistant Teacher - Child Care Center

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

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 of Moore is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facility that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.
We are looking for Assistant Teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we'd love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Teacher to children ratios followed
• Full support from our owners and director and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Paid holidays PLUS paid time off (PTO) days
• School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Medical insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Continued focus on your professional development - our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• No nights or weekends!

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher 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
• Implementing lesson plans that provide fun learning experiences through guided play
• Maintaining Oklahoma Licensing ratios and regulations at all times
• Keeping proper supervision of the children in their care
• Changing diapers/aiding in toileting when necessary as well as keeping all children neat and clean
• Promoting healthy eating habits during meals/snacks

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal.
• 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.
• All employees are required to pass a fingerprint-based background check and a drug test.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We provide:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discount
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us through:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from the owners and directors. We allocate planning or resource time to be successful in the classroom. Additionally, we promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year and offer profit sharing.

Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.