Support Teacher

Primrose School of North Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool in Naples, Florida, is seeking a Support Teacher to assist in managing daily functions and implement activities promoting children's development. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education, a strong understanding of child needs, and the ability to create a welcoming classroom environment. This role is essential for supporting young learners in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Meet local child care regulatory requirements.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs of children.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. for child safety, program facilitation, and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions.
• Implement approved lesson plans and classroom schedules.
• Maintain an attractive classroom environment.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom environment that encourages children to explore and decide confidently.
• Provide verbal recognition and set clear behavioral expectations; assist with maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Ability to lift children

Job description

As a Support Teacher at Primrose School of North Naples, 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 North Naples is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infants through elementary school age.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observe all rules and regulations at Primrose School of North Naples and comply with local, state, or national regulatory agencies regarding health, safety, and care of children.
• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedules according to the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom environment that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions confidently.
• Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children while setting clear and consistent behavioral expectations.
• Handle maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, common areas, and playgrounds.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance following the guidelines in the employee handbook.
• Assist in other duties as determined by the Director or designee.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Meet the basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. for child safety, program facilitation, and emergency situations. For Infant and Toddler teachers, ability to lift infants into and out of cribs.

Each Primrose school is a privately owned franchise, and the Franchise Owner is the employer at each location. Franchise Owners set their own wages and benefits, which vary among schools. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and titles may vary by school.