After School Explorer Teacher

Our school is seeking a compassionate and patient Explorer Teacher who can work independently and manage a classroom of children.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children, both in the classroom setting and with extracurricular activities.

The Explorer Teacher will be part of an innovative and energetic team that creates a fun and inviting learning environment for all students.

If you are looking for a professional employer who provides, training, higher education benefits, above average wages, full time benefits, and cares about their teachers, look no further, come join us at Primrose School at Cahoon Commons.

Full Time Position, NO Weekends, Health and Dental Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Corporate YMCA Membership, and potential for professional growth, and now offering Signing and Retention bonuses.

Fun, warm and friendly workplace. Position requires related experience.

Our work environment includes :

• Lunch and Snacks provided
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Regular social events

Primary Responsibilities :

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School at Cahoon Commons and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and / or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience :

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Two-year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
• Degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or Child Development-related field, and / or CDA
• Knowledgeable in elementary-aged curriculum with emphasis on literacy, mathematics and science

This position reports to the School Director. Compensation : $ per hour