The Goddard School in Lake Orion is looking for a passionate teacher's assistant who wants to positively impact children's lives. If you are an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun, 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.

What We Offer

· Salary range: $14-$15/hour

· Paid holidays after 6 months

· School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

· PLUS 7 paid time off (PTO) days per year after one year

· Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days

· Discounted childcare after 90 days

· T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship available

· Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom

· Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

· 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.

Our early childhood assistant teachers are responsible for helping to coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes. To assist teachers to plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with lead teachers, children, and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Meets background check eligibility

· CPR/First Aid Certified

· Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety, and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles

· Develops relationships and communicates 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

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Lake Orion has been open for 13 years and has 180 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 530 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. We look forward to working with you!

Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time

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Work Location: In person