ECT Preschool Support Teacher

Primrose School of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Consistent schedules

Job summary

Primrose School of Thornton in Thornton, CO is seeking an experienced ECT Support Teacher to nurture curiosity and joy in early childhood. You will implement engaging activities aligned with the Balanced Learning® approach, supervise a small group, and support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

The school offers a competitive benefits package, with health, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency.
• Lead Teacher Qualified or Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified.
• Previous experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to health, safety, and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Maintains professional personal appearance according to the employee guidelines.
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director or designee.

Skills

Childcare basics

Social-emotional development

Early childhood education

Lift up to 35 lbs

Education

Lead Teacher Qualified

Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified

Job description

As an ECT Support Teacher at The Primrose School of Thornton, located in Thornton, CO you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Support 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 Thornton is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare 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/at (school name) and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of/at (school name) Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency.
• Lead Teacher Qualified or Infant Nursey Supervisor Qualified.
• Previous experience 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.

We offer a very competitive benefits package including but not limited to, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, supplemental insurance, paid time off, mental health days, tuition reimbursement, professional development, consistent schedules, and much more!

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.