Assistant/Support Teachers

As an Assistant or Support Teacher at Primrose School on Crosswater Parkway you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

Primrose School on Crosswater Parkway is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through Private Pre-Kindergarten and After-School Care.

We are seeking both experienced new Teachers who are passionate and enthusiastic to work with children in a team environment. Lead Teachers will plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching and learning. The proprietary curriculum and lesson plans will be provided, allowing for input and student customization. Assistants will support the Lead, also work individually and jointly with students and provide nurturing and care to the children in the classroom.

Primrose School Crosswater is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.

• Observes all rules and regulations of Primrose as well as 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.

• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming. Lesson plans provided by Primrose and adapted by teacher. All materials needed provided.

• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow.

• 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 Crosswater Employee Handbook. Uniform shirts provided and available for purchase.

• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

• Must love children and wish to work in a team oriented environment

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred, but not required as training provided

• Knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. (primarily in conjunction to Infant and Toddler rooms) in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety and potential emergency situations. Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

• Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred but not required. Training provided and additional education supported.

• PreKindergarten teacher required to have certificate or degree as required by State and local requirements

• Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.

• Our school is team oriented, non-discriminatory and provides excellent benefits and employee appreciation

• Benefits include: Health and Dental Care; Death benefits; Paid Holidays; Paid day for birthday gift; paid vacation and sick leave; AFLAC (short and long term disability and other); Lunch and snacks provided; Financial assistance with ongoing training and development

MLBC

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Compensation: $30,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year