Lead Daycare Teacher
Primrose School of Bear Creek · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$20–$24/hrFull-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
- Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Bear Creek and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
- Affirms 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 Bear Creek Employee Handbook.
- Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
Qualifications 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.
- Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred
- Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required
- Kindergarten Teacher: 4 year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates required
Compensation
$20.00 - $24.00 per hour