Job description
We are looking for fun and energetic Resource Teachers for our school!
The Goddard School® is an industry leader with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation. Our team is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. We recognize quality, potential and dedication when we see it, whether you have already developed skills and strengths, or you’re new to the field and eager to train and expand your knowledge! We want only the best for our team to educate our students and help them become school-ready, career-ready, and life-ready!
The ideal candidate for this position would be:
An Early Childhood Educator who’s passionate about the growth and development of children ages 6 weeks – 5 years.
A professional who strives to enrich each child’s development through play with a nurturing character.
45 hr. infant and toddler/90 hr. preschool certificates preferred, but not required.
Prior classroom experience preferred, but not required.
Willingness to learn new skills and work with the Management Team in building personal professional development. This could include completing trainings and certificates required by Maryland State Department of Education.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
This candidate may be expected to:
Provide lesson planning time to classroom teachers
Cover in a classroom for absent lead teachers
Assist classroom teachers when needed
Prepare daily snacks and handling child-provided lunches
Ensure Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards are followed at all times during meal prep and while in the classrooms
Meet the individual needs of each child
Communicate appropriately and professionally with families and staff
Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning and present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental
Attend all monthly staff meetings and bi-annual school wide staff trainings
We understand the importance of hiring and retaining quality teachers within our school, and understand the importance of compensating, rewarding, and promoting our educators.
The Goddard School – Baltimore, Canton offers competitive benefits based on experience, education, certifications, and performance and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday pay
401K plan
Childcare assistance
Open-door policy with administration team, with at least one member of administration being on-site at all times
Teacher appreciation all year round
Recognition of teacher birthdays and anniversaries
Quarterly team building events
Annual raises
Performance raises
Monthly attendance bonus
Ample opportunity for professional development and growth within the school, and potentially beyond to Goddard’s Corporate Headquarters someday!
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