Assistant Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Primary 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 Cottonwood Creek and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
• 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.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience

• 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.

Compensation

$16.00 - $17.50 per hour

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.