Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Randolph; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Teacher to join their team. This role involves nurturing young minds through a balanced learning approach, ensuring each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. You will be responsible for planning engaging activities, maintaining a safe and attractive classroom, and collaborating with parents and staff to support children's growth. If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of young learners and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions of a group of children.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain a well-kept classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Ability to Lift Children

Education

2 Year Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field

4 Year Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field

Job description

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Randolph located at 2A Middlebury Blvd Randolph, NJ 07869, 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 Randolph 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:

1. Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
2. Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Randolph and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
3. Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
4. Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
5. Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
6. Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
7. Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
8. Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
9. Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions.
10. Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Randolph Employee Handbook.
11. Assists 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.
5. Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
6. Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required.

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.