Our brand new, state-of-the-art preschool just opened and we are looking for qualified, passionate, enthusiastic teachers to join our amazing team! The Goddard School teaching teams employ hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for their students in a safe, respectful, and caring classroom environment. A Goddard Teacher must have great love and patience for children, knowledge of best practices and effective educational methods, as well as the ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
In order to give you all the tools you need to succeed, The Goddard School of Baymeadows has 5 outdoor play/learning spaces, an awesome gym complete with a rock climbing wall, and a large STEAM room with plenty of materials to spark any imagination! We also provide ample Teacher Resource space so you can collaborate and brainstorm with colleagues and have access to whatever resources you may need (including a Nespresso machine and a Peloton machine!).
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for Infant / Toddler children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
- Have the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies
- Be able to lift 40 lbs when necessary
Skills
- Proven experience as an Infant / Toddler Teacher
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- DCF 45 Hours and CDA or Staff Credential Preferred
- FBI Background screening
- Valid license to practice profession
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have FBI background screening clearance already?
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- DCF 45 Hours (Required)
Work Location: In person