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Assistant Teacher Child Care Full Time

The Goddard School of Fairfield (Little Falls Road), NJ • Fairfield, NJ 07004 • Posted 12 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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The Goddard School of Fairfield is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic assistant teacher to join their team, supporting classrooms from Pre K to infants. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. No nights or weekends are required, making it an ideal schedule for those looking to balance work with personal time.

Responsibilities

  • Support classrooms from Pre K to infants
  • Work with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment
  • Engage with children from 0-5 years of age
  • Participate in professional development through Goddard Systems University
  • Contribute to a supportive team environment
  • Adapt to changing situations and maintain ratios in the classroom

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma
  • Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for child safety and potential emergency situations

Preferred

  • Post high school education
  • Empathy and compassion for young children
  • Dependability and adaptability
  • Enjoy working together toward a common goal

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

No nights and weekends!


We are looking for one experienced and enthusiastic assistant teacher to join our team today to work with of our age groups from Pre K to infants supporting each classroom. This is a full time position from 30am to 530pm.

If you have experience working with children, wed love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:
  • Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical and dental insurance, as well as three weeks paid time off and holidays for our full time faculty members.
  • Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus we offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
  • You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
  • We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma required
  • Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment
  • Comfortable jumping in and engaging with children from 0-5 years of age
  • Post high school education is a plus!
  • Shows empathy and compassion for young children
  • Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
  • 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 Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.