Classroom Support-All Ages Jobs

The Goddard School® Monroe, CT, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified Teacher to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning.
We provide outstanding opportunities including:

• Competitive salary
• Closed/Paid Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
• Supportive Team Environment
• Earn your degree with tuition assistance
• Aflac benefit elections including vision and dental plans, accident and short-term disability insurance, and complementary “Medical Bill Saver”
• Exceptional Professional Development
• Corporate discount with Verizon
• Enhanced Health and Wellness Benefit Plan
• Annual bonus potential
• 401 K Plan
• Paid Time Off

Educational Qualifications:
All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 12 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• Ability to work until 6:00 p.m.
• 10 plus years’ experience in Childcare, both private and/or center based.
• An Associate degree or Current CDA with 2 years’ experience in Childcare, both private or center based.

Teacher Responsibilities:
A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

• Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routine and learning.
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.
• Understanding and implementing, when necessary, The Goddard School’s emergency procedures.

Ensuring an efficient, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by:

• Managing your classroom according to The Goddard School standards.
• Building teamwork.
• Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
• Using assessment tools.
• Developing lesson plans.
• Observing the children.

Benefits:
The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.