Teacher Assistant at The Goddard School of Branchburg

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:401(k)Company partiesCompetitive salaryDental insuranceFree food & snacksFree uniformsOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTuition assistanceHealth insuranceTraining & development 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! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.We are looking for caring assistant teachers for our older toddler classroom. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!Apply today and see for yourself what its like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture, and youll notice the difference right away.What We Offer:Salary range: $15.30-20 an hour depending on education and experiencePaid Time Off after the first 90 days of employmentHealth and dental benefits for full time employeesClosed the week between Christmas and New Years DayFree training opportunitiesUniforms providedNo weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the eveningYou will get support from our directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skillsYour health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and studentsPrioritized focus on your professional development many free training opportunitiesPlus, well support you in your career path to become a more experienced teacher.Responsibilities include the following:Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environmentSupporting each childs social and emotional developmentEstablishing positive and effective family relationsQualifications:High school diploma requiredAssociate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) required for a lead teacher positionDevelops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and facultyWorks productively without supervisionShows empathy and compassion for young childrenIs dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goalExcellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructivelyAbility to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operationsMust 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 cribMust love children!About Goddard SchoolsThe Goddard School located in Branchburg has been open since 2003. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 35 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 90,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $15.30 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planSchedule:Full time position