Infant Teacher

Primrose School of North Naples; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of North Naples seeks an enthusiastic Infant Teacher to nurture young minds. The role involves planning educational activities that foster children's overall development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and meet state teaching requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet local child care regulatory requirements.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching in licensed programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily functions of a group of children.
• Implement approved lesson plans according to Primrose curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of social, emotional and creative needs of children

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Education

2 year degree in early childhood or related field

4 year degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

As an Infant Teacher at Primrose School of North Naples, you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Infant 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 North Naples is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infants through elementary school.

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 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, 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 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

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

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.