Lead Toddler Teacher

Primary Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children ages 12 to 24 months.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Cooper City 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.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• 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 Cooper City 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 lead teaching position in a licensed early childhood program required (1 to 3 years)
• 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
• Must have up to date Staff Credential or CDA

About the role

Primrose School of Cooper City is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Benefits

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.