Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Build a brighter future for all children.

Teaching is more than a job. Its an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in childrenall while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.

As a Preschool Teacher at Primrose School at Crossroads Park, youll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop childrens confidence and independence. Youll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

Perks and Benefits :

• Discounted childcare
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401k
• Paycheck Advance program
• Generous paid time off
• No nights or weekends
• competitive pay
• Teacher Referral Program
• Continued Professional Development
• Opportunity for Advancement

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 Crossroads Park and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis. Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
• Plan and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• 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 of Copperfield Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
• Previous teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• 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.

Desired skills and experience :

• Previous 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. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.