Job Description
Overview
The Goddard School is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and energetic assistant teacher for our school in Cordova, TN. Prospects will be selected based on their ability to engage children in a safe, nurturing and loving manner, using their creativity along with Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines to develop fun and imaginative lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of every child.
Job Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Support the implementation of weekly lesson plans based on Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes
- Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child’s social and emotional development, and individual needs
- Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication
- Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork
- Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions
- Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry leading Quality Assurance standards
- Ability to work well with others
Job Requirements
All candidates, who wish to be considered must meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field (Preferred)
- CDA, TECTA or other early childhood certification required
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a licensed childcare center
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Positive attitude and inherent love for young children
The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Employee discounts
- Short-term disability
Company Description
Preschool that offers exceptional early childhood education that meets the needs of the whole child. Our full & half-day academic programs for infant through junior kindergarten and active Summer Camps promote S.T.E.A.M. learning and are AdvancEDTM accredited.