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Infant Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School
The Goddard School Salary
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


No Nights and Weekends!

The Goddard School of State College is seeking candidates for a full-time Assistant Teacher in our Infant classroom.

Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
  • Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
  • Assist children with managing all parts of the program day including transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities, etc.
  • Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.
  • Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards


Qualifications:

  • Shows empathy and compassion for young children
  • Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
  • Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer or babysitting setting for Assistant Teachers.
  • A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field or early childhood coursework is preferred for Lead Teachers.
  • 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


Excellent Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
  • Child Care benefits


Candidates will be required to obtain the following:

  • Health Assessment and TB Test
  • FBI/Fingerprint Clearance
  • Child Abuse Clearance
  • Criminal Background Clearance
  • Mandated Reporter Training


All candidates must have a desire to work with children and families, be committed to professional development, and be a team player.

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Keywords: Child Care, Childcare, Daycare, Caregiver, Teacher, Infant, Toddler, Pre K, Pre Kindergarten, Preschool, Center'

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

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