Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood role is onsite in Chester, VA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Lead Teacher at The Goddard School of Chester (River’s Bend), helping provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for children. The assistant teacher helps implement age-appropriate lessons and supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The role also contributes to classroom preparation, daily care, family communication, and adherence to health, safety, and licensing requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate lesson plans
• support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through engagement and positive interactions
• prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean, inviting environment
• supervise and provide individualized support
• help communicate with families about progress and daily activities
• follow health, safety, and licensing guidelines
• support daily care routines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

early childhood education

classroom support

lesson plans

child development

family communication

chester va

goddard school

childcare discount

tuition reimbursement

health insurance

dental insurance

paid time off

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Childcare discount
• tuition reimbursement, including CDA tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• recognition programs
• dental and health insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• training and development
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The school describes a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities and offers professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

The Goddard School of Chester (River's Bend), VA is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.