Job Description
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Tuition assistance
Job Description – Certified Teacher
The Goddard School is an education and curriculum-based facility where the focus is on academic growth as well as social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
A Certified Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Certified Teachers are responsible for creating appropriate and engaging lesson plans, as well as assessing progress and development of the children in the classroom. Certified Teachers must be able to effectively communicate with parents and families and work together in conjunction with the entire faculty.
Certified Teachers also mentor and support Assistant Teachers, helping guide classroom practices and professional development. They are ultimately accountable for what occurs in the classroom they are assigned to or covering, ensuring that school standards, safety procedures, and educational goals are consistently upheld.
Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and all employees are eligible for annual reviews, wage increases, promotional opportunities and other benefits.
Educational Qualifications
· MA StrongStart EEC Essentials 2.0 (this is a free course and is required)
· High school or equivalent (Preferred)
· You must have a Teaching Certificate from the Dept. of Early Education and Care or equivalent qualifications.
Responsibilities
· Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents, colleagues, children, and administrators
· Providing positive guidance to children by supporting social and emotional development
· Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
· Ensuring a well-run program by collaborating in developing lesson plans and building teamwork
· Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
· Understanding and following Goddard School of Framingham Policies
· Planning lessons and conducting educational activities
· Arriving each day, on time, with a positive outlook, professional conduct, and a warm and friendly disposition.
· Assisting with a wide range of tasks as needed to ensure the success and smooth operation of school's daily activities.
Requirements:
· MA Strong Start EEC Essentials 2.0
· Written and verbal communication skills
· Must meet the state requirements for certification in the Infant, Toddler, or Preschool age-group
· Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards
· Ability to commute/relocate to Framingham, MA 01702
· CPR / FA Certification (preferred)
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental insurance
· Paid time off
· Professional development assistance
· Employee discount on Childcare
· Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
· 401(k) matching
· Retirement Plan
Schedule: Center Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00 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 | Framingham, Massachusetts |
| 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