Teacher

Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Overview:

• The Goddard School in Albany is currently hiring loving, nurturing teachers for our school.
• We have children ages 6 weeks old through 5 years old.
• We are looking for teachers who enjoy being around children and encourage children to learn and grow.
• Our teachers are committed to our children and work as a team to provide the best possible care for our families.
• The Goddard School in Albany encompasses a learning through play philosophy.

Benefits

· Health Insurance · Childcare benefit · Paid Time Off · 401K · Professional development assistance · Paid Holidays · Paid Winter Break (week between Christmas and New Years) · Company Paid Workers Compensation

Responsibilities

· Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment · Create and implement fun and engaging plans with the guidance of the Program Coordinator · Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance · Establish an effective classroom, responsive to each child’s needs · Adhere to all NYS regulations and Goddard School policies and procedures General Qualifications and Skills: · The ability to understand and support the education program using a “learning through play” philosophy · The ability to interact closely with children at their level · The ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times · The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary) · Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field preferred · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Ability to work as part of a team and take directions · Ability to multi-task · Candidate must be flexible and able to respond to change as needed · Candidate must be passionate about working with children and bring a positive attitude each and every day!