*** Equal Opportunity Employer ***

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville is looking for an energetic and nurturing Summer Camp Counselor to join our team for our upcoming Summer Camp Program. The position is available from mid-May through mid-August 2023, with possible extension beyond that in a regular classroom teacher position for promising applicants.

This is a Full-time position and you will primarily work with school-age children (5-10 years old).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($16-18/hr)
• Comprehensive & extremely affordable health insurance benefits including medical, dental and vision (at least 30 hours of work commitment needed each week)
• Discounted childcare for up to two children (for Full-time employees only)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match
• Support from our lead teachers and directors every step of the way to help develop and grow your teaching skills
• Prioritized focus on your professional development – you will have plenty of training opportunities and we’ll even pay for your CDA credential if you want to pursue Early Childhood Education as a career!

General Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• A valid CPR/First-aid certification required
• 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
• Works productively without supervision
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations

Primary Job Responsibilities

Our assistant teachers will work with a lead teacher as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the School. Responsibilities include the following:

• Be reliable and dependable
• Be able to connect with school-age children in a fun and engaging manner
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Assist the Lead Teacher with Summer Camp curriculum implementation and classroom management
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Help with field trips and ensure children's safety
• Ability to drive a 14-seater school bus is a HUGE plus (must be of at least age 21 and have a clean driving record for the past three years)!

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX has been open since 2009. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.