Assistant Teacher

Primrose School of Southwest Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool in Arlington is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to nurture and develop young minds. The teacher will plan activities that enhance children's cognitive, emotional, and social development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in early childhood education and experience in licensed programs.

Qualifications

• Must meet local regulatory agency requirements.
• 2 years experience preferred for Infant - Preschool Teachers.
• 4 year degree required for Pre-Kindergarten Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily class functions and overall supervision.
• Implement lesson plans according to the curriculum.
• Maintain classroom hygiene and organization.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Communication

Creative teaching methods

Education

4 year degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Southwest Arlington, located at 4621 West Sublett Road, Arlington Texas 76017 you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching and learning

Primrose School of Southwest Arlington is a private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through Prekindergarten as well as an before and after school program for school aged children.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

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

Assesses 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 Southwest Arlington 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 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 years experience in early childhood or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience in child care preferred

Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required

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.