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  Do you love kids, molding young minds, and getting special pictures drawn for you? Hang on to your glue sticks, because the Goddard School may be the best place for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic fulltime Assistant Teachers at The Goddard School located on Farm Lane to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children. You will  help teach children with patience and creativity. An assistant teacher duties include using the teachers daily plan and guiding activities and instructional methods to motivate children.    Benefits: * Paid Holidays * Paid Sick/Vacation time (PTO) * Closed major holidays/ closed between Christmas & New Years  * Medical/Dental/Vision insurance * 401k plan options  * Supportive workplace environment  * Positive work environment Daily Responsibilities As a Goddard Assistant Teacher, arriving at Goddard each day fully prepared and excited to teach is important.  Supporting Goddard’s program and policies as well as state licensing policies is required.  Assistant Teacher tasks include, but are not limited to: * Implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are individualized to meet the needs of the children in your classroom * Creating a classroom that is fun and supports play, exploration and learning * Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level. * Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills. * Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment * Advancing students physical and intellectual competence * Supporting social and emotional development and providing both positive guidance and reinforcement * Establishing positive and productive relationships with families * Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs based on Goddard’s standards of learning through play * Maintaining a commitment of professionalism with students, families, peers and management Assistant Teacher Qualifications: * High school diploma * Minimum of 18 years of age * Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten) preferred * Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices   * Strong written and communication skills We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.