Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
The Goddard School® in Simsbury is looking for a dedicated Teacher who is passionate about shaping young minds. Here, we put our teachers first—because they put our students first.
Join our team and help create a warm, engaging environment where children thrive. You’ll implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, lead daily activities, and inspire young learners while collaborating with a supportive team.
Grow with us. Make an impact. Be part of a welcoming community where you can advance your career and make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—every single day.
No Nights or Weekends!
If you're ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!
If you're ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!
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
What We Offer (varies by location):
- Competitive hourly wage
- 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
- Recognition programs
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Works productively without supervision
- 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! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Weatogue, Connecticut |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
Skills
- Childcareunmatched
- Early Childhood Educationunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Lesson Plansunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Reimbursementunmatched
- Retirement Planunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
- Tuition Feesunmatched
- Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
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