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Assistant Teacher Child Care/Early Childhood Education

The Goddard School.com

32k - 34k USD/year

Office

Fairfield, NJ, US

Part Time

Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Free uniforms
No nights and weekends!

We are looking for an assistant teacher to join our team today to work in our Pre K class. This position is Monday through Friday between 1pm and 5:30pm. 

If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:
  • Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical and dental insurance, as well as three weeks paid time off and holidays for our full time faculty members. 
  • Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  Plus we offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement.  We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
  • You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom.  We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
  • We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year. 
Qualifications
  • Work Study students are welcome to apply! 
  • Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment
  • Post high school education is a plus! 
  • Shows empathy and compassion for young children
  • Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that 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. Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour


This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. 


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.

Assistant Teacher Child Care/Early Childhood Education

Office

Fairfield, NJ, US

Part Time

32k - 34k USD/year

September 4, 2025

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The Goddard School