ASSISTANT TEACHER PART-TIME Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for part-time assistant teachers to join our team today. What are you waiting for? Click apply now! What We Offer * Salary range: $12-14/hour * Hours of work:22-23 hours/week, Monday- Friday, 2:00-6:30pm * Teacher to children ratios followed * Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom * 1-hour lunch break (full-time only) * Your health and safety is our priority!  We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students * Competitive compensation * Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) * Plus, we’ll sponsor for your CDA credential (FULL-TIME faculty) Our Assistant teachers are responsible for assisting in coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will assist in planning, presenting, and evaluating educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service. What’s it like to be a teacher at our School? * Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines * Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned * Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum * Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions * Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession Qualifications * High School diploma * Experience with children preferred * Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles preferred * Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members * Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures * Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams * 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. 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 * Meets background check eligibility About Goddard Schools The Goddard School located in Austell, GA has been open for 11 years and has about 120 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.  Your health and safety is our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following: * Schools are deep cleaned daily * Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided * Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily * Handwashing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations