Toddler Teacher

Benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Childcare (50%-100% off)
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Infant (6 weeks-1 years old) and Toddler Teacher (1-3 years old) to plan, implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive & physical development of each child, in accordance with Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching & learning.

We are looking for assistant & early childhood qualified (ECE or Lead) candidates who can work full time (hours would start off 7:30 am - 4:30 pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm) Monday through Friday.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.25 per hour depending on your PDIS Level

Primary Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose Lafayette & 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.
• Implements the approved lesson plans & 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 Lafayette Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare 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. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• Lead Teacher qualifications (Level 2 or higher on Colorado Shines PDIS) preferred, however we offer support for career advancement!

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