Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School at Candelas; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking an energetic individual to join their team as a Lead Teacher. This rewarding role involves planning and implementing activities that foster the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children. With a commitment to the Primrose Balanced Learning approach, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives. The school offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities. If you have a passion for education and a desire to help children thrive, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Flexible Schedule

401K

$500 Sign on bonus, free child care

Qualifications

• Must be ECT qualified under regulations.
• Ability to relate positively to young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead teacher supervises daily class functions.
• Assess each child's individual ongoing developmental needs.
• Implement approved lesson plans and schedules.

Skills

Positive relation to young children

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion and respect for young children

Team-oriented communication

Education

Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification

Job description

Benefits:

1. Bonus based on performance
2. Competitive salary
3. Dental insurance
4. Health insurance
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Paid time off
7. Training & development
8. Vision insurance

We are located in Arvada, Colorado. Primrose School at Candelas is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary school age. We are seeking an energetic, fun individual for a Lead position in our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms.

Role Overview:

As an Early Childhood Teacher in our child care facility, you would have a rewarding career in helping plan and implement an ongoing program of activities which promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child. This is the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching and learning for an Early Childhood Teacher.

Compensation and Benefits:

This role pays up to $19.50-$23.00 per hour with relevant experience and qualifications.

1. $500 Sign on bonus, free child care
2. Additional monthly performance bonus
3. 10 Paid Holidays, Additional Paid time Off (PTO), paid sick leave
4. Flexible Schedule
5. Opportunities to grow
6. Professional Development with tuition assistance
7. Health insurance
8. Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance
9. 401K

Schedule:

Full Time or Part Time - Flexible Schedules. Operations Hours are currently 6:30am-6:00pm. Shift hours are flexible.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead teacher supervises daily class functions of a group of children.
2. Lead teacher assesses each child's individual ongoing developmental needs.
3. Lead teacher implements an approved lesson plan and daily classroom schedule.
4. Lead teacher works with Assistant Teacher(s) and the Director in planning parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
5. Lead Teacher attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
6. Lead Teacher complies with all applicable local, state, or federal regulatory rules and laws pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Ability to relate positively to young children.
2. Is flexible and adaptable.
3. Holds passion and respect for young children.
4. Is team-oriented and communicates well.

Requirements:

1. Must be Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified under local, state, and federal regulations
2. Must pass all required background checks
3. Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
4. Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
5. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching

This role pays $19.50-23.00/ hour based on experience and qualifications.

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.