A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
The Goddard Opportunity Join a premier, accredited faculty at The Goddard School of Jamison. We are a high-level early childhood education center where the curriculum is rooted in play-based discovery and hands-on learning. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about the science of early development and eager to work in a collaborative environment to join our Pennsylvania Keystone STARS 4 rated school which has earned both National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recognition.
You may qualify if you have any one of the following : A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or Elementary Education, or a human services-related field from an accredited college or university OR At least 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in one of those fields plus 1 year of professional experience working with children. OR At least 2 years of professional experience working with children
Important Note :
Experience must be professional and verifiable.
Preschool Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:
Curriculum Support:
Collaborate with Lead Teachers to implement Goddard's play-based curriculum and daily lesson plans.
Developmental Support:
Foster emerging self-help skills (handwashing, potty training, and feeding) through intentional teaching moments.
Classroom Management:
Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment
Observation & Collaboration:
Assist in documenting child progress and collaborating with faculty to ensure individual learning success.
Leadership Support:
Coordinate daily activities and supervise aides in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Professionalism:
Build meaningful, professional relationships with families through respectful and clear communication.
Job Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED (minimum). Eligible to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania child care background eligibility and health assessment documentation. A "growth mindset"—willingness to participate in ongoing professional development. Preschool Assistant Teacher Benefits Competitive Salary (Commensurate with education and experience)
Paid Time Off:
Earned Personal Time Off and Paid Holidays. (Full Time Employees)
Financial Future:
Retirement Savings Plan (SIMPLE IRA) with Employer Match .
Professional Growth:
Paid professional development, education, and specialized training.
Perks:
Childcare tuition discounts and no night/weekend shifts.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (No nights or weekends) Flexible shifts available between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Full-time and Part-time afternoon opportunities The Goddard School of Jamison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, genetic information, GED status, or any other status protected by law.
