Assistant Infant Teacher (Closing Position)

Why join our team?

The Goddard School ® is a renowned Early Childhood Education program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an active learning approach. A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard of health and safety, and to develop a life- long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. At The Goddard School of Celina, we focus on honesty and open-communication and understand that each family has different needs, as well as the teachers.

General Qualifications

An Assistant Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (see www.bls.gov), including the following:

· Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid

· Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses

· Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances

· Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

· Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

· Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved

· Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Educational/License/Certification Qualifications

All candidates for The Goddard School of Celina, who wish to be considered for a Teacher position must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities as well as GSI systems

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development (preferred)

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, with experience in Early Education.

· Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field (preferred)

· Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, with experience in Early Education.

· Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential (recommended)

· Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.

· Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

· RN, LPN, or MA with emphasis on the young child including at least one class in Child Development or Human Growth Development (For Infant and Toddler Rooms)

· Foreign Degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits and standards

· CPR Certification and Background Check Eligibility

· Minimum of 1+ years experience in childcare

Related Degrees that may be considered include, but are not limited to

· Elementary Education

· Home Economics

· Child Development

· Child Life

· Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education

· Special Education

· Child Psychology

· Other Relevant Coursework

· Child Development

· Human Growth and Development

· Educational Psychology

· Child Psychology

· Methods: Age Birth to 8 years

· Children’s Literature

· Developmental Assessment of Young Children

· Measurement and Evaluation

· Nutrition

· Health and Safety

· Child Care Administration

· Nursing/Nursing Assistant

· Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade

Job Requirements and Expectations: Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

· Design a developmentally appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

· Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

· Meeting and adapting to individual needs of the children

· Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

· Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) and participate in routine drills

· Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

· Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

· Perform cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately and major cleaning/disinfection while children are not present

· Work with the Education Director to post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities

· Assist in advancing children’s physical and intellectual competence

· Create a multi-cultural learning environment

· Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and individualize lesson plans to present class

· Interact and engage with the children to support learning through play and exploration

· Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty and provide redirection when necessary

· Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children

· Create a variety of learning environments in order for children to learn about books, literature, writing and technology

· Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks

· Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities

· Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play while developmentally appropriate time lengths

· Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans while adhering to brand standards

· Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

· Understand and adhere to The Goddard School of Celina’s behavior policy while fostering positive self-esteem and social skills

· Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security

· Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling

· Respect and encourage cultural and ethnic diversity

· Establish positive and effective family relations

· Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty and follow proper chain of command established at facility

· Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences

· Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences

· Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child that meets all requirements set by GSI standards

· Maintain a portfolio for each child

· Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

· Build teamwork and encourage/support other team members

· Develop lesson plans in conjunction with Education Director team and post lesson plans by appropriate deadline

· Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

· Perform child observations and work with Education Director to document in their portfolios

· Willingness to be observed by Director team followed by regular meetings to discuss findings

· Use assessment tools (eg, Progress Reports, Children’s Progress) and report to Education team and parents

· Maintain workplace expectations and professionalism at all times

· Abide by ethical code of conduct at all times

· Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives

· Pursue professional development/continuing education and participate in given opportunities

· Attend monthly faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location

• In person
• Compensation: $14.00 - $18.00 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.