Lead and Assistant Early Childhood Educators

Company: The Goddard School
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Goddard School in Greenwood, IN, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking qualified Lead and Assistant Teachers for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.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 are able to use their creativity and developmentally appropriate activities 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 Lead and Assistant Teachers for our school. For lead teachers, we are looking for dynamic individuals who have a BA, BS, AA or CDA in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or similarly related fields PLUS one to two year's work experience in early childhood education. For assistant teachers, we are looking for individuals who want to work in an active environment with children and are willing to take your career to new heights.Daily ResponsibilitiesOur Lead and Assistant Teachers work together:* Developing lesson plans* Meeting the individual's needs of the children* Effectively and professionally communicating to parents and fellow staff members* Participating in staff meetings and training events* Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom* 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 a variety of assessment tools* Committing to continuing educationLead 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 Developmental Guidelines and school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!Lead Teacher Qualifications:* CDA, Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field* Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten)* Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices* Strong written and communication skills* Early Education and Care CertificationAssistant Teacher Qualifications:* High school diploma or GED* Minimum of 18 years of age* Prior experience preferredJob Type: Part-time and Full-time neededJob Type: Full-timePay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Tuition reimbursementSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Associate (Preferred)Experience:* teaching: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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