Toddler (2-3 year old) Teacher
Primrose School of Lee's Summit
Toddler (2-3 year old) Teacher
Full Time • Primrose School of Lee's Summit
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Goal: To 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
Qualifications:
- 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. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Toddler Teacher: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred
- Early Pre-School Teacher: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field plus 2 years of work experience
- Assistant Pre-School Pathways Teacher: 2-year degree in early childhood or related field experience for 3 years
- Assistant Pre-School Teacher: 2-year degree in early childhood or related field experience for 3 years
Skill Sets:
- Coachable
- Competent and confident
- High integrity
- Good listening and follow-up skills
- Able to work with others harmoniously
- High coping capabilities
- Solution and detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
- Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Lee’s Summit 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.
- 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 Lee’s Summit’s Employee Handbook
- Assists in other capacities that Director or Owner determines is necessary.
Reports to:
School Director
Daycare, Child care, Toddler Teacher, Early Childhood Education, Childcare Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Education, Childcare Center
School Director
Daycare, Child care, Toddler Teacher, Early Childhood Education, Childcare Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Education, Childcare Center
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.
INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM
Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
You'll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.