Infant Teacher, Jobs

Overview

The Goddard School is currently looking for a a nurturing, caring

Infant Room Teacher. Join a growing team of teachers who are working in their chosen field for a company that values professional development, open communication, and providing the is seeking highly-motivated, career-oriented individuals with a passion for education. Our company offers an excellent working environment for its employees, values growth and the professional development of our faculty, flexible work arrangements and opportunities to be rewarded for outstanding performance. Candidates must have excellent leadership skills, a good understanding of developmentally appropriate activities for young children and a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood. The Goddard School offers top pay with benefits to full time employees: paid time off, medical insurance, retirement plan with match, bonus incentives, tuition reimbursement and much more!

We have the highest quality early development program in the country.

Teachers should be enrolled in a CDA program, Associates' degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Experience working with young children is required.

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

• Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• 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 procedures

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
• 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 diversity Establish positive and effective family relations Maintain professional commitment
• Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills