Benefits:- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
The Goddard School in Vernon Hills, IL is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and nurturing Assistant Teacher to join our team. You'll support the Lead Teachers in creating engaging programs, managing the classroom and ensuring a safe, stimulating environment. Bring your energy, enthusiasm and creativity to our supportive, collaborative team.
Hours for this position are
12:30 PM - 6:00PM or
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Health Benefits, Paid Holidays & PTO Assistant Teacher Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
- Supervise and provide individualized support to children
- Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines
- Support routine child care tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment
- Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
- Responsible for the overall classroom management, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
What We Offer :
- Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and holidays
- No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
- Childcare reimbursement/discount
- Retirement plan benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
Qualifications:- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Works productively without supervision
- Basic understanding of child development
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us!
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.