Explorer Teacher

Primrose School of Garden Oaks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Houston is seeking an enthusiastic Explorer Teacher to oversee children's education and development in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a two-year degree in early childhood or a related field, along with experience in early childhood education. This position involves implementing lesson plans, supervising children, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledgeable in elementary-aged curriculum with emphasis on literacy, mathematics and science.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions of children.
• Implement lesson plans in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Create and maintain an attractive classroom environment.

Skills

Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Experience in a licensed early childhood program

Education

Two-year degree in early childhood or related field

Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development-related field

Job description

As an Explorer Teacher at Primrose located at Primrose School of Garden Oaks 919 Judiway St. Houston, Tx 77018, you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

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

Primrose School of Garden Oaks 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 Garden Oaks 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.
• 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 Garden Oaks 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.
• Two‑year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
• Degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or Child Development‑related field, and/or CDA.
• Knowledgeable in elementary‑aged curriculum with emphasis on literacy, mathematics and science.

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. MLBC2023