Assistant Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Castle Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Hourly compensation based on credentials

$500 Signing Bonus after 90 days

Paid Time Off (PTO) 80 hours annually

401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4%

Job summary

A childcare institution in Castle Rock seeks a passionate Assistant Teacher to create a safe and fun environment for young children. In this role, you will guide children's learning and development while maintaining a nurturing classroom atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education and appropriate qualifications. This position offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed early childhood education, preschool, childcare, or daycare centers is required.
• Candidates must create a fun, safe environment and guide children's learning.
• All applications will be considered with prior experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions for a group of children.
• Assess each child's developmental needs continuously.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom enhancing creativity.

Skills

Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs of young children

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Education

PDIS 1 for Assistant Teachers

PDIS 2, CDA, Associates or Bachelor's degree for Lead Teachers

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Hourly compensation is based on credentials
• $500 Signing Bonus after 90 days*
• Assistant Teacher $19.00 to $21.00, depending on experience and credentials
• Set Schedule Monday- Friday
• 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
• Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 80 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 48 hours annually
• Paid holidays and paid week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
• Medical Plan - Kaiser Permanente- $150/month Employer Contribution
• Guardian Dental & Vision Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution
• Bonus Opportunities

Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and teachers can thrive.

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Primrose School of Castle Rock wants YOU to join our team as an Assistant Teacher!

As an Assistant Teacher at the Primrose School of Castle Rock you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. Our teachers help guide infants through toddler age children through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

ALL Applications will be considered with virtual interviews scheduled for teachers experienced in working in early childhood education, preschool, child care or daycare centers. Our leadership team looks forward to speaking with you!

School location is 5885 New Abbey Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108

Qualifications

Assistant Teachers- PDIS 1 is required

Lead Teachers- PDIS 2, CDA, Associates, or Bachelor's degree required

Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early childhood education, PreK, preschool, childcare, day care center, or education

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 childcare programs and child safety

Make a difference every day.

Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.

Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.

Work with your co‑teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research‑informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.

Maintain a 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.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.

Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.

Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.

Maintains an attractive, well‑kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.

Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Castle Rock, and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement!!