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Job DescriptionBenefits: • No nights or weekends, • Childcare discount, • Recognition programs, • Professional development and CDA reimbursement, • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance The Goddard School® located of Peoria (8348 W. Deer Valley Rd.) is seeking motivated and caring Assistant Teachers to join our growing faculty! We are looking for full-time teachers who are passionate about early education. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. You'll support the Lead Teacher in creating engaging programs, managing the classroom and ensuring a safe, stimulating environment. Bring your energy, enthusiasm and creativity to our supportive, collaborative 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! Assistant Teacher Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, • Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development through active engagement and positive interactions, • Prepare classroom materials and ensure a safe, clean and inviting learning environment, • Supervise and provide individualized support to children and foster a sense of belonging, • Assist in communicating with families about their child’s progress and daily activities, • Adhere to health and safety guidelines and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment, • Support daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environmentQualifications:, • High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred, • Previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting, • Shows empathy and compassion for young children, • Works productively without supervision, • Basic understanding of child development, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children, • Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirementsIf 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.

Job Description Victory Autism Academy - Support Staff Position Title: Support Staff Supervisor: Principal or Designee Term of Employment: 10 months Group: 1 Job Summary: Provides a variety of instructional assistance and support services associated with specialized educational programs and student needs. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the Support Staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned: • Prepares instructional and art activity materials and copies., • Prepares and distributes learning packets according to teacher direction., • Assists students to use educational tools., • Assists in teaching eating, food preparation, and cleaning skills., • Disinfects eating and food preparation areas., • Takes out the trash., • Assists in teaching daily living skills such as eating, spending money, time management, rules of behavior, and personal hygiene such as brushing teeth and combing hair., • Monitors and assists students to complete tasks, stay focused, and not disturb others., • Escorts students around campus., • Leads individual and small group activities with students under teacher direction., • Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors., • Acts to prevent and deescalate student behavior., • Models, directs, and supervises student behavior in social situations in the classroom, cafeteria, playground environment, and on community outings., • Utilizes and assists students with utilization of augmentative communications (devices, communication boards, etc.)., • Assists in implementing individual student programs for behavior, sensory, or academics, including but not limited to behavior support plans and sensory integration strategies., • Assists in data collection related to behavior and IEP goals., • Assists in preparation, sending, and receipt of student grade checks., • As directed, assists with toileting, diapering, cleaning bodily fluids; cleans and disinfects toileting/changing areas, launders classroom towels and sheets., • Maintains documentation and records for student files., • Assists in transporting students to and from school., • Assists with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal., • Supports during PE, art, music, recess, and animal therapy., • Completes CPI paperwork and Incident reports as needed., • Assists in transporting students to and from school., • Abides by the VAA Employee Handbook., • Abides by the VAA Support Staff Handbook., • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: • Knowledge of applicable Victory Autism Academy policies and procedures., • Demonstrates an understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of children with Autism., • Knowledge of principles of behavior management., • Knowledge of principles of record, file, and database management., • Knowledge of principles of basic non-typical child development stages and non-typical developmental delays., • Demonstrates flexibility, common sense, and good judgment., • Skill in following oral and written directions., • Skill in identifying, preventing, and de-escalating negative behaviors., • Skill in instructing and assisting students in self-help living skills., • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with VAA., • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma Other Requirements: • Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check., • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license., • Must be able to complete training in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities., • Must be able to attend training and utilize approved therapeutic CPI holds; must be able to run after students who are at risk of fleeing from a safe location., • May be required to demonstrate fluency in English; written and oral communications., • May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds., • May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds., • May be required to work outside normal working hours., • May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • No nights and weekends, • Childcare discounts, • Recognition programs, • Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement, • Tuition reimbursement, • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance The Goddard School® of Peoria (8348 W. Deer Valley Road) is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher for our Toddler program. 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! Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities: • Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth, • Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment, • Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities, • Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being, • Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills, • Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families, • Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment., • Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.Qualifications:, • High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred, • Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred, • 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred, • Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training, • Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of childrenIf 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.