Job description
We are seeking energetic and compassionate Resource Teachers. Each classroom is staffed with a lead teacher and assistant teacher who work together with resource teachers and other faculty to create a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment for our families. Our school is led by two Directors and an On-site Owner. As administrators we will strive to create a safe, positive and supportive work environment for our faculty every day. In order to educate their class and ensure success, teachers should maintain a positive attitude, be energetic about the subjects they teach, and share a passion for learning themselves.
Want to begin your career with working with kids and don't know how? Then a Resource teacher position might be just what you're looking for! While we prefer to hire individuals with backgrounds in childcare, individuals with prior experience working with kids are encouraged to apply! Resource teachers aid both Lead & Assistant teachers in daily activities around the classroom and may be utilized around the school to assist in providing lunches/breaks to other teachers.
Qualifications
- US work authorization (Required)
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's , can be actively working towards it (Preferred)
- Early Childhood Education: 2 year (Preferred)
- Child care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Full Job Description
Our Lead & Assistant Teachers are responsible for:
Stimulating their classroom with educational and creative lesson planning. Lead & Assistant teachers construct their own lesson plan using Goddard's inquiry based learning curriculum & approach, while utilizing additional resources to include a variety of enrichment programs including but not limited to: yoga, sign language, and music & movement. Communicating in a professional manner with families and co-workers. Working as a team with all staff and admin. While also upholding Goddard Quality Assurance Health & Safety standards.
Resource Teachers are responsible for:
Keeping students engaged and entertained during transitional periods. Supporting the Lead and Assistant teacher(s) as needed throughout the day. Covering multiple lunches in a single or multiple classrooms. Providing a safe and fun environment for their students.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
- Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence through quality teacher-created lesson planning that utilizes gathered assessment data.
- Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
- Establish positive and effective family relations through professional communication.
- Ensure an effective program, which is responsive to children’s needs.
- Proficient with interpersonal communication between children peers and parents.
- Must maintain professional commitment to the Goddard play-based philosophy.
- Applicants should have a love of teaching, working with children, and have the desire to learn and grow within the early childhood education field.
Lead, Assistant & ResouceTeachers are required to have:
- CDA, a Bachelors or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or be working towards completing their degree or CDA certification.
- Experiences working with desired aged group. (Infant, Toddler, Preschool and/or Pre-K)
- Reliable References
- You must have the willingness and ability to apply our developed philosophy and have a desire to impact the life of each child you may work with. We are seeking high energy, responsible educators to build relationships with our families, teach our children, and provide a loving nurturing environment in which children can grow with our program.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
Applicants Must Have or Be Willing to Obtain:
- An active Merit account - Washington's Professional Development & Workforce Registry
- A Portable Background Check (through Merit)
- The following required prerequisite: Negative Tb Test, CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens Training, WA State Food Handlers, and proof of MMR immunization.
Benefits for Position:
- We offer a competitive wage upon qualification (between $18.50 - $20/hour depending on education & experience)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90-days employment for Full Time Positions only.
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (contingent upon 90 days of employment & required trainings turned in)
- Professional Development Assistance
- Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS and Goddard Systems University
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
