Assistant Teacher
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Description
Benefits:
- Staff recognition and appreciation program
- Quarterly staff outings
- PTO and paid holidays (including christmas break)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401k with company match
- CDA Training paid for
- No nights, no weekends, no holidays
- Supportive, on-site ownership
Hiring Immediately!
✓ No Nights ✓ No Weekends ✓ No Holidays
The Goddard School® located in Doylestown on Farm Lane is seeking a dedicated and caring Assistant Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. You'll support the Lead Teacher in delivering an engaging, developmentally rich classroom experience. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity and genuine care for young learners to our collaborative team.
Assistant Teacher Key Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for children
- Help foster each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Assist with classroom management, transitions and small-group activities
- Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
- Assist in communicating with parents about their child's day, progress and activities
- Maintain accurate daily records and logs for each child
- Adhere to all health, safety and licensing guidelines
What We Offer
- No nights, no weekends, no holidays — every week is predictable
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including Christmas break)
- Childcare discount for your own children
- 401(k) with employer match
- CDA credential training provided — we invest in your growth
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Staff recognition and appreciation programs
- Quarterly Staff Outings
- Supportive, on-site ownership that is present and invested in your success
- Newly renovated classrooms — bright, modern, and designed for great teaching
Are You a Fit?
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred
- Strong understanding of child development including language acquisition, emotional regulation and independence-building
- Demonstrates patience, consistency and genuine warmth with children and their families
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with classroom team members
- Strong daily communication skills with parents, written and verbal updates are a key part of this role
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Who Are We?
The Goddard School of Doylestown on Farm Lane serves children from six weeks to six years old in the heart of Bucks County, conveniently located near Warrington, New Britain, Chalfont, and New Hope. Under new ownership, we are actively investing in our people, our classrooms, and our culture — and we want teachers who want to grow with us.
As part of the Goddard franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are backed by one of the most trusted names in early childhood education with over 600 schools nationwide.
Apply today! We review applications daily and will be in touch promptly!