Lead Daycare Teacher

Primrose School of Bear Creek; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Primrose School of Bear Creek in Denver, Colorado is seeking an experienced Teacher to support the development of young minds. Responsibilities include supervision of classroom functions, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in early childhood education and knowledge of child developmental needs. We offer a supportive environment to foster growth for both children and educators.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Infant - Preschool Teachers must have a 2 year degree, while Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teachers need a 4 year degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supervision and daily class functions.
• Implement approved lesson plans and maintain a well-kept classroom.
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young 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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Bear Creek located at 3395 S Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80227, 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 Bear Creek 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

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Bear Creek 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 the 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 of Bear Creek Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines are 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.