Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Lone Tree; Lone Tree (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as a Lead Teacher, where you will inspire young minds and foster a love of learning. This role involves creating a safe and engaging classroom, guiding children through their developmental milestones, and implementing a balanced curriculum. With a supportive leadership team and a focus on professional growth, you will have the tools needed to succeed. Enjoy a set schedule, generous paid time off, and a signing bonus after 90 days. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid tuition for CDA

Health Insurance Contribution

Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Supportive Leadership Team

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must meet local childcare regulatory agency requirements.
• Previous teaching experience in early childhood education is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily functions of a classroom of children.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Build a brighter future for all children.
Teaching is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a Lead Teacher at the Primrose School of Lone Tree you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. You’ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

$500.00 signing bonus after 90 days of employment

Benefits:

• Hourly compensation is $20.00 to $23.00, depending on experience and education
• Set Schedule Monday- Friday
  • 7:30am-4:30pm, 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 80 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 48 hours annually
• Paid week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid tuition for Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)
• 50% employer contribution for Kaiser Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution
• Bonus Opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and family environment

Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency
  • PDIS Level 2+, CDA, AS or BS Degree in ECE, or equivalent
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood education, daycare, preschool, PreK, or similar school program required
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group 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.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Lone Tree and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

At Primrose School of Lone Tree, you bring the passion, and we’ll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive.

And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement!!!