Support Specialist

Overview

A Support Specialist at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Support Specialist is responsible to work together with Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

A Support Specialist must meet the qualifications of his / her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following :

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Ability to support tour with prospective customers
• Ability to support front office as needed
• Support Specialist educational requirements are the same as Director educational requirements (see Director educational requirements or one of several other criteria listed below)

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any / all requirements that may be mandated by their state and / or local licensing authorities :

RN or LPN with emphasis on the young child including at least one class in Child Development or Human Growth Development (For Infant, Toddler, Get Set only).

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

Establish positive and effective family relations

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

Maintain professional commitment

FOREIGN DEGREES

Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To

Relevant Coursework