Early Childhood Teacher
Pay: $19–$24 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
If you are an early childhood educator looking for a school where strong teaching is supported, materials are provided, and leadership is actively involved, we would love to meet you.
This role is built for a teacher who wants to lead a classroom with intention, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and grow in a professional school environment where support is real, not theoretical.
What you will do
- Lead the daily classroom experience for a group of children
- Maintain a safe, attentive, and well-managed classroom and playground environment
- Implement lesson plans and the daily schedule using the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum
- Observe and assess children’s developmental progress on an ongoing basis
- Partner with school leadership on student progress meetings and evaluations
- Create a classroom environment that is organized, engaging, and confidence-building for children
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents
- Set clear expectations for behavior and guide children with consistency and encouragement
- Collaborate closely with co-teachers and other classroom faculty
- Help maintain the classroom, shared spaces, and playground areas
- Attend required faculty meetings, student progress meetings, and school events
What support looks like here
- A dedicated Education Coach to help strengthen your teaching practice
- A carefully paired co-teacher to support a strong classroom partnership
- Daily break and planning coverage from an assigned Faculty Support Teacher
- A 4-person Leadership Team that is present, responsive, and invested in your success
- Fully stocked classrooms with books, materials, décor, and supplies provided
- A consistent roster of children throughout the school year
Benefits
- Compensation based on experience, education, and achievements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance beginning Day 1
- 15 paid holidays each year
- Paid vacation and sick time beginning after one month of employment
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free early childhood coursework through our partnership with EEC
- Clear advancement opportunities as we continue to grow
Required qualifications
- High school diploma
- Ability to work collaboratively with classroom faculty and school leadership
- Ability to meet the physical demands of an active classroom environment
Preferred qualifications (not required)
- Associate’s degree, two years of college, or 2 years of relevant experience
- EEC Teacher certification
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire
Professional expectations
- Follow all school policies and all applicable local, state, and national regulations related to the health, safety, and care of children
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with school expectations
- Complete required EEC professional development annually
- Complete required Primrose training within established timelines
At Primrose, teachers are not left to figure everything out on their own. You will have curriculum, materials, coaching, and leadership support so you can focus on what matters most: building a strong classroom and helping children grow.
Primrose School is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome and celebrated here.
