We are currently looking for part-time and full time assistant teachers. This is an ideal position for students pursuing a degree in education/human services or those who are looking to work part-time and enjoy working with young children. Experience working with young children is preferred. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. We welcome YOU to join our award winning team! Apply today or contact The Goddard School for more information.
We are looking for a patient, energetic caregiver, who can multi-task, work well on a team, and who enjoys working with kindergarten and school-age children. A teaching aide will work alongside our certified Kindergarten teachers to deliver childcare and education services which promote the cognitive, physical, intellectual, social and emotional safety and growth of the young children in their care! Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
-Implementing lesson plans and activities prepared by lead teachers.
-Supervising the children during daily activities and providing direct care and support.
-Maintaining a well-ordered classroom environment that is warm, safe and caring for the children.
-Communicating with parents on a daily basis and building positive relationships.
Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age and fluent in the English language.
-As mandated by the Department of Human Services, all employees at childcare centers must provide proof of a completed health physical/TB test to begin employment. Employees must also provide the following clearances: PA State Police, Child Abuse History, and FBI History Check, and NSOR Clearance.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-A CDA, Associates degree, or Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is desirable. Experience working with children in a childcare setting is preferred. Please call or email today to learn more about this opportunity! dhersheypa@goddardschools.com
Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
Qualifications:
•Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related human services field preferred
•Documented experience working with children preferred
•Meets background check eligibility including required PA state clearances for childcare employees
•Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
•Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
•Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
•Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
What We Offer:
•Teacher to children ratios followed
•Your health and safety are a priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
•1-hour lunch break
•Paid holidays PLUS up to 13 paid time off (PTO) days per year for full-time employees
•School is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
•Competitive compensation •Health, dental, and vision insurance
•Discounted childcare •Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The Goddard School located in Hershey, PA has been open for nine years and has over 100 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 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. To learn more about this employment opportunity, contact our school's Education Director at dhersheypa@goddardschools.com
Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
Qualifications:
•Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related human services field preferred
•Documented experience working with children preferred
•Meets background check eligibility including required PA state clearances for childcare employees
•Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
•Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
•Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
•Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
What We Offer:
•Teacher to children ratios followed
Your health and safety is a priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
•1-hour lunch break
•Paid holidays PLUS up to 13 paid time off (PTO) days per year for full-time employees
•School is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
•Competitive compensation
•Health, dental, and vision insurance
•Discounted childcare
•Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) To learn more about this employment opportunity, contact our school's Education Director at dhersheypa@goddardschools.com
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.