Toddler Teacher

About the role

Do you enjoy interacting with young children? Looking for a consistent schedule in a caring environment, working with leaders and co-workers who care for children, each other and understand the importance of having a 'work-life balance'? If so - The Primrose School at Bedford Hills is looking for YOU - an energetic, caring, and positive team member, to join our early childhood educators, for the new school year. Our beautiful school is designed to accelerate the learning of young children 6 weeks thru 5 years of age. Come see why happy adults raise happy children. We are looking to add an experienced child care center teacher, para II educator, student pursuing a career in early childhood education or candidate interested in caring and nurturing children approximately 18 thru 36 months of age, in the new school year. Full-time or part-time candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Numerous smiles daily, building genuine relationships with young children and families, in a safe and loving environment.
• Team with your co-teacher, to provide structured fun, learning activities and active play, from provided Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a beautiful, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

Qualifications

• Previous child care center, para II experience or ECE student preferred; passion working with young children necessary.
• For Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Curriculum, classroom and teacher supplies provided
• Anthem (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Delta Dental and Allstate supplemental insurance
• MetLife paid FMLA insurance
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% of employee contribution, beginning in the first six months of employment
• Child tuition discount for full-time employees
• ECE (Early Childhood Education) tuition assistance
• 56 PTO hours, 11 paid holidays, snow days, including paid vacation for school closing between Christmas and New Year's holidays
• Paid First Aid / CPR and teacher training hours provided
• Lunch provided by our Chef / on-premise kitchen
• Teacher appreciation gifts provided throughout the year