We are looking for qualified, passionate, enthusiastic Resource teacher to join our amazing team! The Goddard School teaching teams employ hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for their students in a safe, respectful, and caring classroom environment. A Goddard Teacher must have great love and patience for children, knowledge of best practices and effective educational methods, as well as the ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Snack and lunch preparation
- Support the school and teachers where required
- Step in to cover classes as needed
- Facilitate Breaks and Lesson Planning Times
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
- Have the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies
- Be able to lift 40 lbs when necessary
Skills
- Proven experience in a Preschool Setting
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- DCF 45 Hours and CDA or Staff Credential Preferred
- FBI Background screening
- Valid license to practice profession
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
