Assistant Teacher

Primrose School of Castle Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

Primrose School of Castle Rock is seeking an Assistant Teacher to nurture young learners in a safe, supportive classroom aligned with the Balanced Learning curriculum. You will work closely with a co-teacher to implement lesson plans and foster language, literacy, science, and life skills.

The role offers a stable Mon-Fri schedule, a competitive hourly wage, and benefits including health insurance, time off, and a signing bonus after 90 days. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must meet Colorado Shines requirements with PDIS Level 1.
• Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early childhood education, PreK, preschool, or daycare preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in relation to child handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily supervision and activities of a group of children.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages exploration and decision-making.
• Provide positive recognition and consistent expectations for behavior.
• Adhere to Primrose School of Castle Rock policies and local regulations governing childcare.

Skills

Childcare experience

Knowledge of child development

Physical lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

Colorado Shines PDIS Level 1

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have a natural passion for nurturing and a love for learning? Primrose School of Castle Rock wants YOU to join our team as a 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 preschool 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

Benefits:

• Hourly compensation is $19.00 to $21.00, depending on experience and education
  • **$500 Signing Bonus after 90 days***
• 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 week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
  • Paid Holidays
• 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 team members can thrive.

Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements Colorado Shines
  • PDIS Level 1
• Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early childhood education, PreK, preschool, day care center, or education 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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 in daycare or childcare center

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