Young Preschool Teacher

♦ Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.

♦ Ability to relate positively with young children.

♦ Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school

system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.

♦ Certification or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary

education is desirable, but not mandatory.

♦ Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience 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.

• Responsibilities

♦ Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of

children ages 2 - 2.5 yrs.

♦ Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.

♦ Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily

classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.

♦ Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student

evaluations.

♦ Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity,

exploration and decision-making by the children.

♦ Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an

overview of the material taught in class.

♦ Provides the children with verbal praises and acceptance 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.

♦ Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.

♦ Maintains the Primrose Schools professional attitude and work behavior.

♦ Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director.

♦ Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and / or school functions as

determined by the Director.

♦ Observes all rules and regulations of Primrose Schools and the local, state or

national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of

children.

♦ Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines

offered in the training manual.

• Upon Employment :

♦ Must meet all Primrose Schools and local, state or national basic health

requirements as well as other requirements.

♦ First Aid training, as required.

♦ Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.

♦ In states where required, personnel will have a fingerprinting and / or criminal

investigation report completed.

• Reporting Relationship :

Reports directly to the Director

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience :

• Childcare : 2 years (Preferred)
• Teaching : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location : In person