What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistants position at The Goddard School of Flemington?
About This Role
Full-Time | No Nights | No Weekends |
Are you looking for a rewarding career in early childhood education? Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact every day? The Goddard School of Flemington is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher/Floater to join our team!
Whether you're beginning your career in childcare or looking to grow as an Early Childhood Educator, we'll provide the training, support, and mentorship you need to succeed. At The Goddard School, our teachers are the heart of everything we do. Together, we create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children build confidence, develop a lifelong love of learning, and thrive.
Why Join The Goddard School of Flemington?
We believe in investing in our teachers by providing opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment where everyone is valued.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Paid sick time, and holidays
- Childcare tuition discount
- CDA tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership and mentoring from experienced educators
- Positive, family-oriented work environment
- No evenings or weekends (except occasional school events or staff meetings)
- Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Flemington is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an Assistant Teacher/Floater, you will support our Lead Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten children. You will assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supervising children, maintaining classroom routines, and helping ensure every child has a positive learning experience.
This position offers the opportunity to work with multiple age groups while gaining valuable experience in Early Childhood Education.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Teachers with implementing developmentally appropriate, inquiry and play-based lesson plans.
- Help create and maintain a safe, healthy, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and rest time.
- Support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding children's daily experiences.
- Change diapers and assist with toilet training
- Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and daily routines.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and school leadership to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and Goddard School policies.
- Float between classrooms as needed to provide support throughout the school.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Genuine passion for working with young children
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative teaching team
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced childcare environment
Benefits
- Sick Leave
Salary : $16 - $18