Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Childcare discounts

Job summary

An early education center in Broken Arrow is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to foster a love of learning in children. You'll create a safe, engaging environment and implement a research-based curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a degree in early childhood education, meet local regulatory requirements, and be passionate about child development. Benefits include competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Join us in making a difference every day while helping shape young minds and spirits.

Qualifications

• Must meet local childcare regulatory agency requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and fun learning environment for children.
• Implement research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Build genuine relationships with each child.

Skills

Childcare regulatory compliance

CPR and First Aid

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs

Knowledge of child development

Education

2 year degree in early childhood or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Build a brighter future for all children. State-of-the-art early education center opened in October 2021!

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 Preschool Teacher at APrimrose School of Broken Arrow, 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 in their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information. Get everything you need to give children everything they need.

At Primrose School of Broken Arrow, you bring the passion, and we’ll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Our Balanced Learning® approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children—and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself. 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Full-time pay, Mon - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (8-hour shift with a 1 hour break)
• Health benefits package
• Educational benefits
• Paid Days: Time off, Holiday and School Winter closure
• Paid Training and Development
• Childcare discounts
• Advancement opportunities
• Social and job impact within the community
• Team-based environment
• Celebrate all the fun school events

Preferred Requirements

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Approved Entry-Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website prior or within 90 days of employment. Maintaining 20 hours of annual renewal clock hours.
• CPR and First Aid required.
• OPDR Level 3 (Oklahoma Competency Certificate, Career Tech Master Teacher only) or above as a lead teacher per classroom. Maintaining 20 hours of annual renewal clock hours.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Early Preschool: 2 year degree in early childhood, related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood, related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) required
• Knowledge of academic, social, emotional, physical 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.

Make a difference every day.

Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.

Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.

Work with your co‑teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research‑informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.

Maintain a well‑kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.

Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.