Preschool Assistant Teacher

• Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  
  

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX looking for Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our team today. Opportunities are available in multiple age groups, and the final placement will be determined by the applicant's skills and the school's needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($14-16/hour, depending on experience and qualifications)
• Extremely affordable health insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits (costs as low as $32/paycheck; at least 30 hours/week work commitment needed)
• Free & well-rounded education for your children - for those that qualify through Texas Workforce's CCS program
• Up to 20 days of Time-Off per year, including paid holidays (for Full-time employees)
• Prioritized focus on your professional development - including Child Development Associate (at no cost to you) and support to pursue Associates or Bachelors degrees in Early Childhood Education
• Paid training opportunities to meet annual training hours requirement
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match subject to plan's eligibility criteria
  
  
  

General Qualifications

• 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
• High school diploma required
• A valid CPR/First-aid certification required
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and 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
  
  
  

Primary Job Responsibilities

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:

• Be reliable and dependable
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Assist the Lead Teacher with curriculum implementation and classroom management
• Ability to use the iPad to document children's care & growth information in an app
• Support each child’s social and emotional development
• Establish positive and effective family relations
  
  
  

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX has been open since 2009. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.