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The Goddard School Princeton
Child Care Assistant Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$40,759 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Child Care Assistant Teacher The Goddard School Princeton - 3.1 Princeton, NJ Job Details Full-time From $17.50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Active listening Interpersonal skills Family collaboration in education Parent communication Working with students Student safety monitoring Full Job Description Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School located in Princeton is the place for you! Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm . We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful and confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for Assistant Toddler and Preschool Teachers to join our team today! Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today! Apply today and see for yourself what it's like to work for an employer who knows that the heart and soul of a school is its faculty members. YOU will be a driving force of our culture and you'll notice the difference right away. At The Goddard School located in Princeton, we take your well-being and the well-being of those we educate and care for seriously. We have a hospital-grade disinfecting system, daily professional cleaning, and a schedule to regularly disinfect and sanitize high-touch areas throughout the day. We are going above and beyond to make sure everyone is healthy and safe at our School!
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time faculty members including paid time off. No weekends and limited evening hours, except occasional faculty meetings or school events that may be in the evening.
- You will get support from our Lead Teachers and Directors every step of the way to help develop and grow.
- Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all of our faculty and students.
- We'll support you in your career path to help you achieve your goals!
Responsibilities include the following:
- Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Supporting each child's social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and effective family relations
- Working with the Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty Qualifications include:
- Develop relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
- 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
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.