We are currently looking for a qualified Kindergarten Teacher at our Creekside Park location. Each new addition to the Primrose Family has the opportunity to strengthen the message of why Primrose Teams do what we do, to reinforce how we make a difference, and to expand our ability to serve more children and families.

Build a brighter future for all children.
Teaching is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.
As a Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose, you’ll help prepare students for elementary school through small group academic lessons, scientific investigation, creative expression, physical well-being, and social and emotional development.

Make a difference every day.
Teach children through the design thinking process with challenges that help them learn problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, executive function skills and good character.

• Help children learn critical literacy and math skills as well as engage in projects focused on science, art, social studies and character development.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Discover what works best for each child (songs, stories, games, art, etc.) to motivate and stimulate their abilities.

A few of the advantages of being part of the Primrose team include:

• The opportunity to make a difference
• A working environment in which team members respect one another
• A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff
• Low student/teacher ratios
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
• Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

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
• Certified Teacher Required

Skill Sets and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of/at (school name) 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
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Teacher Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person