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Preschool and Pre K Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of State College, PA·State College, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment while implementing prepared lessons for small and large groups. Assist children with daily transitions, meals, and hygiene while maintaining positive communication with families.

Benefits

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance No Nights and Weekends!

The Goddard School of State College is seeking candidates for full-time Preschool and Pre-K Assistant Teachers.

Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

Job Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
  • Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
  • Assist children with managing all parts of the program day, including transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities, etc.
  • Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.
  • Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards

Qualifications

Shows empathy and compassion for young children Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer, or babysitting setting for Assistant Teachers. A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field, or early childhood coursework is required for Lead Teachers. 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 Infants and Young Toddlers, Teachers must be able to lift infants into and out of a crib properly Excellent Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement benefits Education assistance or tuition reimbursement Child Care benefits Candidates will be required to obtain the following:

Health Assessment and TB Test FBI/Fingerprint Clearance Child Abuse Clearance Criminal Background Clearance Mandated Reporter Training All candidates must have a desire to work with children and families, be committed to professional development, and be a team player.

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Keywords

Child Care, Childcare, Daycare, Caregiver, Teacher, Infant, Toddler, Pre K, Pre Kindergarten, Preschool, Center'

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with children and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Lead Teachers specifically require a degree or CDA certificate in early childhood or a related field.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Safety

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
State College, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
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The Goddard School of State College, PA

The Goddard School in State College, PA goes beyond daycare by providing high quality early educational child care. We believe passionately in early childhood education and the life-long benefits children gain when they are given a solid foundation.

IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypePartnership
Size11-50 employees
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In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.

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