Benefits:

No nights, weekend and holiday schedules

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

The Goddard School® located at 3411 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Resource Teacher to join our team! Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Resource Teacher Key Responsibilities:

Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers

Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience

Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being and social development

Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements

Maintain clean and inviting classrooms adhering to health, safety and licensing regulations

Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications:

High school diploma required

Empathy and compassion for young children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children and families

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

A place to build little futures—and meaningful connections.

At The Goddard School in Springfield, IL, the relationships we build with children, families, and each other are what make our school special. Built in 2019 and expanded with five new classrooms this year, our school has room to grow—and a 500-square-foot faculty lounge with room to recharge! We care about the work we do, celebrate the people we do it with, and make time for fun along the way.

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.