Assistant Teacher Job Opening

An assistant teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an assistant teacher is responsible for working with a lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

The Goddard School in Novi is looking for a teacher who is willing to work closing hours and has flexibility in different classrooms.

At least one year of Early Childcare experience is required. Willingness of completing a CDA is required.

An assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications:

• the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;
• the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
• the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
• the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
• the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;
• the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
• the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
• the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

• Tuberculin test
• An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

An assistant teacher must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• a private academic teaching certificate for nursery school through kindergarten or early childhood education;
• proof of the teacher's current enrollment in a CDA credentialing program;
• proof of the teacher's current enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Child Care: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Novi, MI 48374 (Preferred)