SummaryThe Goddard School is growing and so are our students! Join our team to help them develop into lifelong learners. Teaching is more than just a profession; it's a calling. At The Goddard School, we encourage you to embrace your passions and dream up lesson plans that will resonate with students for years to come. You also have the freedom to change the lesson plans as the children's interests change. For example, if an insect flies into the room and the children are captivated by it, you can adapt the lesson to talk about insect life. You have ownership of the learning spaces and the children's experiences while helping them meet or exceed key educational milestones. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits packageDutiesThe assistant teacher's responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher's responsibilities. The lead teacher's responsibilities include the following:Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedures Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and proceduresAdvance children's physical and intellectual competence Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child Create a multi-cultural learning environment Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plansSupport each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills Plan and implement activities to enable children's feeling of security Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling Respect cultural and ethnic diversityEstablish positive and effective family relations Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences Provide opportunities (eg, conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child Maintain a portfolio for each child Maintain the classroom Parent BoardEnsure an effective program, responsive to children's needs Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities Build teamwork Develop lesson plans Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards Perform child observations and document in their portfolios Use assessment tools (eg, Progress Reports, Children's Progress)Maintain professional commitment Promote "learning through play" philosophy and educational objectives Support a code of ethical conduct Pursue professional development/continuing education Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunitiesRequirementsAn assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications:the ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy;the ability to interact closely with children at their level;the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies;the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; andthe ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.