Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Kingwood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Discounted tuition for staff children

Job summary

A leading early childhood education center in Houston is seeking an experienced Preschool Teacher to promote the development of children aged three years. Responsibilities include classroom supervision, implementing lesson plans, and assessing children's needs. Ideal candidates will meet local regulatory requirements and have a 2-year degree (or 4-year degree for Pre-K). This position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. for child handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Implements approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Maintains attractive, well-kept classroom.
• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule per Primrose Balanced Learning.
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with Leadership Team.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages exploration and decision making.
• Provide positive, clear expectations for children’s behavior and conduct.
• Attend required staff meetings and school functions.
• Maintain professional appearance per Employee Handbook.
• Assist in other capacities as determined by Director.

Skills

Knowledge of social, emotional and creative needs of young children

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Previous teaching experience

Education

2 year degree in early childhood or related field

4 year degree in early childhood or related field

State certification to teach

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

As a Preschool Teacher/ Three year old Class Teacher at Primrose School of Kingwood located at 2311 Green Oak Dr. Kingwood, Texas 77339 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.

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

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 of Kingwood and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care 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.

Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.

Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.

Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Pirmrose School of Kingwood Employee Handbook.

Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

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.

Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred but NOT required

Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required

Kindergarten Teacher: 4 year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates required

Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers.

Each Primrose school location is a privately owned and operated franchise.

All Staff working at these Primrose locations will enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive salaries based on experience

Discounted tuition for staff children

Full-time hours every week

Lower teacher to student ratios, must classes have three full-time teachers

Dynamic Leadership team that is supportive to staff

Positive, professional and mature co-workers

On-site continuing education and professional development

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Health insurance available after 90-day probationary period

Nine paid holidays per year after 90-day probationary period

Paid time off/ Vacation time begins accruing after one year of service

Anniversary bonus of $100/year per every year of service

Weekends off (except Spring Carnival)