Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Hershey, PA

Assistant Teacher

Hummelstown, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Are you a college student interested in education, child development, psychology, social work, or a future career working with children? Are you looking for meaningful, part-time work that fits around your class schedule?

    The Goddard School® located at: 1035 Middletown Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036, is seeking a dependable, caring, and enthusiastic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our welcoming school community.

    Available Shifts

    Candidates may be available for either shift:

    Afternoons: 2:00–5:30 p.m.

    Mornings: 7:00–9:00 a.m.

    This position is especially well suited for a college student with morning or afternoon/early-evening availability who is interested in gaining hands-on experience working with young children.

    What You’ll Do

    As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside our experienced teachers to:

    Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through positive interactions and active engagement

    Assist with age-appropriate classroom activities, transitions, and daily routines

    Help children feel safe, supported, and included

    Supervise children and provide individualized care and encouragement

    Prepare classroom materials and maintain a clean, safe, and inviting learning environment

    Support meals, toileting, diapering, rest periods, and other daily care routines as needed

    Assist with communicating important information about children’s daily activities

    Follow all health, safety, licensing, and school procedures

    Qualifications

    High school diploma required

    Interest in or aspiration toward working with children

    Previous experience with children is helpful but not required

    College coursework in education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field is a plus

    Caring, patient, dependable, and able to work collaboratively

    Willingness to learn about child development and developmentally appropriate practices

    Ability to work productively with guidance and independently when appropriate

    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with the care and supervision of children

    Ability to pass all required state background checks and meet applicable state requirements

    Grow With Us

    At The Goddard School®, you will gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. You’ll become part of a supportive team committed to helping every child become a joyful, confident learner.

    If you are energetic, nurturing, reliable, and excited to work with children, we would love to hear from you!

    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.