Job Description
At The Goddard School, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The program enhances children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
We are looking for fun, patient, and energetic teachers!
Teacher daily duties include:
- Diaper changes throughout the day/potty training, if a Resource Teacher or in classrooms under the age of three
- Developing lesson plans
- Meeting the individual needs of the children
- Positive parent, colleague and student communication
- Participation in staff and training meetings
- Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
- Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
- Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
- Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
- Building teamwork
- Using assessment tools
- Committing to continuing education
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacations
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid training and supplies
- Planning time
- Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
- Bonus opportunities
- A Bachelors degree or high in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development or a related field or
- BA or higher in a related field that includes 18 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education that includes 18 semesters hours of courses directly related to young children birth to age 8. or
- At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6wks-6yrs of age and
- Has completed or is currently taking ECE 101 and ECE 103 or 111 or level two trainings on PDIS