Resource Teacher

**$15.00-$17.00/hr**

We are looking for fun and energetic Resource Teachers for our school!

The Goddard School® is an industry leader with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation.  Our team is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. We recognize quality, potential and dedication when we see it, whether you have already developed skills and strengths, or you’re new to the field and eager to train and expand your knowledge! We want only the best for our team to educate our students and help them become school-ready, career-ready, and life-ready!

The ideal candidate for this position would be:

• An Early Childhood Educator who’s passionate about the growth and development of children ages 6 weeks – 5 years.
• A professional who strives to enrich each child’s development through play with a nurturing character.
• 45 hr. infant and toddler/90 hr. preschool certificates preferred, but not required.
• Prior classroom experience preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work with the Management Team in building personal professional development. This may include completing trainings and certificates required by Maryland State Department of Education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

This candidate may be expected to:

• Provide lesson planning time to classroom teachers
• Cover in a classroom for absent lead teachers
• Assist classroom teachers when needed
• Prepare daily snacks and handling child-provided lunches
• Ensure Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards are followed at all times during meal prep and while in the classrooms
• Meet the individual needs of each child
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with families and staff
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning and present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental
• Attend all monthly staff meetings and bi-annual school wide staff trainings

We understand the importance of hiring and retaining quality teachers within our school, and understand the importance of compensating, rewarding, and promoting our educators. The Goddard School – Baltimore, Canton offers competitive benefits based on experience, education, certifications, and performance and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401K plan
• Childcare assistance
• Open-door policy with administration team, with at least one member of administration being on-site at all times
• Teacher appreciation all year round
• Recognition of teacher birthdays and anniversaries
• Quarterly team building events
• Annual raises
• Performance raises
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Ample opportunity for professional development and growth within the school, and potentially beyond to Goddard’s Corporate Headquarters someday!

Best regards, 

Caitie Hamilton

Assistant Director  

1000 S. Highland Ave, Baltimore MD 21224