Infant Teacher

Primrose School of Kingwood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Discounted tuition for staff children

Dynamic Leadership team

On-site continuing education

Anniversary bonus

Weekends off

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking an enthusiastic Infant Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role involves nurturing the development of infants aged 6 weeks to 1 year, implementing engaging lesson plans, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of child care regulations and the developmental needs of young children. Join a supportive leadership team and enjoy competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values growth and advancement. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet local child care regulatory requirements.
• Previous teaching experience in early childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions for infants.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain a safe classroom environment.

Skills

Child Care Regulations Knowledge

Teaching Experience

Emotional Development Understanding

Physical Development Knowledge

Ability to Lift Children

Education

2-Year Degree in Early Childhood

4-Year Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Dental insurance
3. Health insurance
4. Paid time off
5. Vision insurance

As an INFANT Teacher at Primrose School of Kingwood located at 2311 Green Oak Dr. Kingwood Texas 77339, 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. This position is for the Infant Class which has 6 week to 1 year old babies.

Primrose School of Kingwood 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.

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 Kingwood 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 Kingwood 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.
6. Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required.
7. Kindergarten Teacher: 4 year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates required.

Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Each Primrose school location is a privately owned and operated franchise.

The following locations are happily owned and operated by John and Andrea Schoel and Kate Johnson: Primrose School at Fall Creek, Primrose School of Kingwood, and Primrose School of Kingwood at Oakhurst.

All Staff working at these Primrose locations will enjoy the following benefits:

1. Competitive salaries based on experience.
2. Discounted tuition for staff children.
3. Full-time hours every week.
4. Lower teacher to student ratios; most classes have three full-time teachers.
5. Dynamic Leadership team that is supportive to staff.
6. Positive, professional and mature co-workers.
7. On-site continuing education and professional development.
8. Opportunities for growth and advancement.
9. Health insurance available after 90-day probationary period.
10. Nine paid holidays per year after 90-day probationary period.
11. Paid time off/ Vacation time begins accruing after one year of service.
12. Anniversary bonus of $100/year per every year of service.
13. Weekends off (except Spring Carnival).