Early Childhood Teacher - Training & Growth Focus

Primrose School of East Edmond; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of East Edmond is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning. The school provides training and certifications, and welcomes applicants with or without prior experience.

The role involves maintaining a safe, engaging classroom and collaborating with the leadership team and

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.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children.
• 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
• Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4-year degree in early childhood or related field required
• Kindergarten Teacher: 4-year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates required

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 East Edmond 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 East Edmond Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Skills

Child care regulatory knowledge

Early childhood development

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

2-year degree in early childhood or related field

4-year degree in early childhood or related field

State teaching certification

Job description

Primrose School of East Edmond is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning. The school provides training and certifications, and welcomes applicants with or without prior experience.

The role involves maintaining a safe, engaging classroom and collaborating with the leadership team and