Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Substitute Teacher to join our team at The Goddard School of Fort Smith. The Substitute Teacher will provide support in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our children. This role involves assisting in the implementation of curriculum activities, ensuring the well-being of each child, and fostering positive relationships with both children and their families.

Substitute Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
• Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
• Supervise and provide individualized support to children
• Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Support routine childcare tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in education or childcare HIGHLY preferred
• Flexible Hours
• High school diploma required
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Works productively without supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

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.