Infant Assistant Teacher

Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Teacher to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for nurturing young minds and implementing a balanced learning curriculum that promotes holistic development. Your expertise will help create an engaging and safe environment where children can explore and grow. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families, while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and have a commitment to excellence in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet local child care regulatory agency requirements.
• Previous experience in a licensed early childhood program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily class functions and maintain a safe environment.
• Implement lesson plans and assess children's developmental needs.
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and maintain classroom cleanliness.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Teaching Experience

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

2-year degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City located at 1520 SW 119th Oklahoma City, OK 73170, 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 Southwest Oklahoma City 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.

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
2. Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
3. Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
4. Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
5. Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
6. Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
7. Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
8. Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
9. Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
10. Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Employee Handbook.
11. Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired Skills and Experience:

1. Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
2. Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
3. Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
4. 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.
5. Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2-year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.

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.