Preschool Assistant Teacher

Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join their team at a vibrant early childhood education center. In this rewarding role, you will help young minds explore and discover their world while implementing a balanced learning curriculum. You will be responsible for supervising children, maintaining a nurturing classroom environment, and supporting their social and emotional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to help shape the future of young learners, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily class functions and ensure children's safety.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain an engaging classroom environment.
• Provide recognition and set clear behavior expectations for children.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of child development

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Education

Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Description:

As an Assistant Teacher at Primrose School at Crossroads Park, you will help young minds explore, discover, and understand the world around them. We are seeking enthusiastic Teachers aides in planning and implementing 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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Discounted childcare
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401k
• Paycheck Advance program
• Generous paid time off
• No nights or weekends
• Competitive pay
• Teacher Referral Program
• Continued Professional Development
• Opportunity for Advancement

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 at Crossroads Park and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
• 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.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 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.

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.