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The Goddard School of San Francisco (Northern Waterfront), CA
San Francisco,CA

Description

Benefits:

No nights and weekends

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

The Goddard School® located at: 1700 Montgomery St Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94111 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community,where you can grow and make a real difference in children's lives every day. If you're passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview

An assistant teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an assistant teacher is responsible for working with a lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

An assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications:

the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;

the ability to interact closely with children at their level;

the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;

the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);

the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies;

the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;

the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and

the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field.

An Associate degree or higher in related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

A private academic teaching certificate for nursery school through kindergarten or early childhood education; or

Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in a CDA credentialing program; or

Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in an accredited associate's or bachelor's degree program in early childhood education or a related field; or

12 ECE units including the core classes to qualify for a teacher position or 9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position.

Teacher Responsibilities

Assistant teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Advance children's physical and intellectual competence

Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child

Create a multi-cultural learning environment

Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning

Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning

Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty

Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children

Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing

Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks

Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities

Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play

Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

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

Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy

Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills

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 and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedures

Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

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

Establish positive and effective family relations

Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty

Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences

Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences

Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child

Maintain a portfolio for each child

Maintain the classroom Parent Board

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs

Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

Build teamwork

Develop lesson plans

Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Perform child observations and document in their portfolios

Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children's Progress)

Maintain professional commitment

Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives

Support a code of ethical conduct

Pursue professional development/continuing education

Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunity

To be considered for the open position you must have:

Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment.

ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED.

Mandated Reporter Certification.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test.

Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza.

An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

Complete California state required health clearance.

Benefits after Probation period

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Monday to Friday - 8 hour shift

No weekends

Paid time off

Sick Time off

Life insurance

Referral program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you're an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

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The Goddard School of San Francisco (Northern Waterfront), CA Logo
The Goddard School of San Francisco (Northern Waterfront), CA
San Francisco,CA

Description

Benefits:

No nights and weekends

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

The Goddard School® located at: 1700 Montgomery St Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94111 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community,where you can grow and make a real difference in children's lives every day. If you're passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview

An assistant teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an assistant teacher is responsible for working with a lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

An assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications:

the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;

the ability to interact closely with children at their level;

the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;

the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);

the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies;

the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;

the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and

the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field.

An Associate degree or higher in related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

A private academic teaching certificate for nursery school through kindergarten or early childhood education; or

Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in a CDA credentialing program; or

Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in an accredited associate's or bachelor's degree program in early childhood education or a related field; or

12 ECE units including the core classes to qualify for a teacher position or 9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position.

Teacher Responsibilities

Assistant teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Advance children's physical and intellectual competence

Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child

Create a multi-cultural learning environment

Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning

Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning

Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty

Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children

Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing

Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks

Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities

Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play

Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

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

Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy

Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills

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 and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedures

Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

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

Establish positive and effective family relations

Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty

Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences

Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences

Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child

Maintain a portfolio for each child

Maintain the classroom Parent Board

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs

Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

Build teamwork

Develop lesson plans

Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Perform child observations and document in their portfolios

Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children's Progress)

Maintain professional commitment

Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives

Support a code of ethical conduct

Pursue professional development/continuing education

Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunity

To be considered for the open position you must have:

Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment.

ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED.

Mandated Reporter Certification.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test.

Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza.

An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

Complete California state required health clearance.

Benefits after Probation period

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Monday to Friday - 8 hour shift

No weekends

Paid time off

Sick Time off

Life insurance

Referral program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you're an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.


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