SUMMER Assistant Teacher/Floater - Full Time Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you!  Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm! We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for assistant teachers to join our team.  Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU, our teachers, are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away. What We Offer: · Assistance towards benefits for full-time faculty members including health, dental and vision insurance · Limited evening/weekend hours, only occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening · You will get support from our lead teachers and director every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills · Discounted childcare, when applicable · Prioritized focus on your professional development – we’ll even assist you on your CDA credential! · Plus, we’ll support you in your career path to become a lead teacher and beyond Our assistant teachers will work with a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the School. Responsibilities include the following: · Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment · Assisting to carry out age appropriate, daily lesson plans · Supporting each child’s social and emotional development · Establishing positive and effective family relations · Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty Qualifications: · High school diploma required · Child Development Associate (CDA), not required · Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty · Works productively without supervision · Shows empathy and compassion for young children · Is dependable, adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively · Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations · Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib · Has reliable transportation