Daycare Infant Teacher

Primrose School of Wayne; Wayne (NJ); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Childcare Discount

Job summary

A private preschool located in Wayne, NJ, seeks an experienced Teacher to oversee classroom activities and support the development of young children. The ideal candidate will have a background in early childhood education and be skilled in creating a nurturing and educational environment. Responsibilities include supervising daily class functions, assessing children's development needs, and implementing lesson plans. This role offers various benefits including healthcare and paid training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily functions of a class of children.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and care regulations.
• Assess each child's developmental needs continuously.
• Implement approved lesson plans based on curriculum.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and evaluations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Childcare knowledge

Ability to lift 35 lbs

Education

2-year degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Wayne located at 45 French Hill Road, Wayne, NJ 07470, 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 Wayne is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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‑year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.

Benefits (continued)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• PTO
• Paid Training
• Childcare Discount

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.