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The Goddard School, is looking for caring and energetic Assistant Director to join our team in a leadership capacity! We are looking for individuals who can use their creativity in the classroom and leadership outside of it. The ideal candidate should be patient, courteous, and professional with children, parents and co-workers. Position's responsibilities include: Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Leading in planning and implementing project-based lesson plans that match student’s development needs and interests. Interacting with staff to create a happy work environment where children play, explore, and learn. Establishing positive communications with the parents. Performing observations to be documented in each staff member's file as needed. Adhering to Goddard's Quality Assurance standards. Building teamwork We offer competitive compensation and benefits. We look forward to exploring your future at Goddard and having you grow with us!
The Goddard School, an early childhood education center, in Carol Stream, is seeking qualified Assistant Teachers. The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an owner-operated premier preschool that continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. We are looking for fun and energetic individuals who are looking to gain more experience in their career as an educational professional and love working with others as a team. Daily Responsibilities Assistant Teachers assist the Lead Teacher with the below-noted responsibilities: • Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards • Meeting the individual needs of the children • Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members • Participating in staff meetings and training events • Leading and setting the tone for a developmentally appropriate classroom environment. • Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem, intellectual stimulation, and social skills • Building teamwork • Using computer-based and written assessment tools • Committing to continuing education and staying current on the latest early childhood practices The Goddard School offers competitive compensation, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment. Minimum Assistant Teacher Qualifications: • High School Diploma • Prior childcare experience preferred • Pursuing early education degree preferred We look forward to exploring your future at Goddard!
The Goddard School, is looking for caring and energetic Assistant Director to join our team in a leadership capacity! We are looking for individuals who can use their creativity in the classroom and leadership outside of it. The ideal candidate should be patient, courteous, and professional with children, parents and co-workers. Position's responsibilities include: Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Leading in planning and implementing project-based lesson plans that match student’s development needs and interests. Interacting with staff to create a happy work environment where children play, explore, and learn. Establishing positive communications with the parents. Performing observations to be documented in each staff member's file as needed. Adhering to Goddard's Quality Assurance standards. Building teamwork We offer competitive compensation and benefits. We look forward to exploring your future at Goddard and having you grow with us!
The Goddard School, an early childhood education center, located in Caro Stream, IL is currently seeking qualified Lead Teacher to join our team. The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an owner-operated premier preschool that continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. We are looking for caring, loving individuals who have a degree in a child education-related field PLUS one to two years' work experience in early childhood education. We prefer dedicated teachers with prior early childhood experience, strong communication and computer skills.. This includes experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and a profound awareness of the needs of our youngest learners. The ideal candidate will be an educator with a nurturing spirit who is committed to supporting all aspects of a child's growth and development. Daily Responsibilities: • Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards • Meeting the individual needs of the children • Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members • Participating in staff meetings and training events • Leading and setting the tone for a developmentally appropriate classroom environment. • Interacting with children to support play, exploration, and learning • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem, intellectual stimulation, and social skills • Building teamwork • Using computer-based and written assessment tools • Committing to continuing education and staying current on the latest early childhood practices • Lead Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards • Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and regularly changing school themes • Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning • The Goddard School offers competitive compensation depending on credentials plus health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment Minimum Lead Teacher Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field is Preferred • Associate Degree in ECE with one year experience • Completion of CDA The Goddard School Offers: • Competitive Compensation • Healthcare Benefits • Professional Development • Beautiful State-of-the-Art Facilities • Community Outreach • Curricular Resource Programs • Affiliation with Leaders in the Childcare Field We look forward to exploring your future at Goddard!
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.