Part Time InfantToddler Closing Teacher

Primrose School of West Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Support Teacher to inspire young learners. In this role, you will create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment, implementing the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children. You will supervise daily activities, maintain a safe and attractive classroom, and collaborate with fellow educators to ensure each child's development needs are met. Join a dedicated team that values flexibility, growth opportunities, and a commitment to excellence in education, making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily class functions and maintain classroom environment.
• Implement lesson plans and promote children's development.

Skills

Child supervision

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Knowledge of child development

Communication skills

Education

Early childhood education certification

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Benefits:

1. Flexible schedule
2. Free uniforms
3. Opportunity for advancement
4. Paid time off
5. Training & development

As a Support Teacher, 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. Hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m.

Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
2. Observe all rules and regulations at Primrose School of West Knoxville and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
3. Implement the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
4. Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
5. Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for their behavior.
6. Accept responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
7. Maintain overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of West Knoxville Employee Handbook.
8. Assist 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.

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.