Assistant Teacher

  • Full-Time
  • Lee's Summit, MO
  • The Goddard School Lee's Summit (Longview)
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Floater/Assistant Teacher
We love our teachers! Come see why you want to work here! The Goddard School is a premiere preschool for children from six weeks to six years are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment, lovingly guided by our highly skilled, professional teachers. We are looking for assistant teachers to work with our infant and toddlers and have availability in the afternoon hours until 6 PM.

We know that there are a lot of early childhood teacher positions. You owe it to yourself to see what makes us different!

  • Be treated as a professional teacher, not a daycare worker.
  • Paid time off days every year and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Bring your child to work with you.
  • Tuition reimbursement for teachers to pursue their Child Development Associates Degree.
  • We believe in and follow MO DHSS licensing requirements and Goddard Quality Assurance standards. We take pride in the quality of care we provide for our families by doing the right thing.

Job Requirements

Assistant Teachers support the Lead Teachers in:

  • Developing lesson plans
  • Meeting the individual needs of the children
  • Communicating with parents
  • Participating in staff and training meetings
  • 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 and social skills
  • Building teamwork
  • Using assessment tools
  • Committing to continuing education

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily health screenings for everyone entering the building. Consistent groups to limit exposure. Masks required

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Center based Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No
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