Toddler Teacher

About the role

The Early Education Teacher position is the primary support to our students' day, ensuring their experience with Primrose is filled with warmth, compassion, and WOW! Our Early Education Teachers ensure each child under their care is safe and receiving the best interaction and instruction each day.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate of $16.00–$18.50.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package
• Paid holidays
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Daily lunch provided onsite
• Team building activities
• Access to Primrose online learning platform
• DSS training opportunities
• Optional overtime opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of each child by following all Department of Social Services (DSS) and Primrose Schools policies and procedures, including but not limited to: name-to-face check-in at all transitions, proper sign-in/sign-out procedures, attendance record keeping, adherence to all food/environment allergy and choking precautions for children, and maintenance of indoor and outdoor supplies for safety and wear.
• Implement Balanced Learning curriculum with compassion and consistency each day, actively engaging each child throughout the day.
• Maintain proper daily communication (updates, needs, milestones, etc.) with families using provided communication resources.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe, clean, and inviting.
• Provide diapering and/or toileting support for children.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and questions to the Front Desk Support Team.
• Assist in the creation and tracking of children's developmental files, as well as conferencing with families as needed.

Qualifications

• Exhibit joy and enthusiasm working with children.
• Early childhood teaching experience with demonstrated ability to: connect with and build relationships with children; implement curriculum clearly and consistently; build rapport with families.
• Basic understanding of Primrose Schools (visit https://www.primroseschools.com to learn more).
• Ability to help plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities working with children.
• Light lifting frequently, including lifting, pulling, and pushing objects.
• Mobility to stand, stoop, and bend; mobility to reach and carry; dexterity to grasp and manipulate small objects; hearing and speaking to exchange information; vision to safely monitor children.
• Possession of a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (encouraged but not required).