Teacher

Primrose School Of Lutz; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality preschool in Lutz is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher who will guide children in their early learning journey. The ideal candidate will be responsible for class supervision, implementing educational activities, and assessing children's developmental needs following the Primrose Balanced Learning approach. A relevant degree along with a passion for early childhood education is preferred. This role offers a supportive community and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet local child care regulatory agency requirements.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. for child handling and safety.
• Pre-Kindergarten Teacher requires certification to teach in state.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily class functions and group activities.
• Implement lesson plans in accordance with curriculum.
• Assess each child's developmental needs regularly.
• Maintain a safe and attractive classroom environment.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain a clean, attractive classroom encouraging exploration and confident decision making.
• Provide clear behavioral expectations and positive verbal recognition.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
• Uphold professional appearance per employee handbook.
• Support the Director or designee with other necessary duties.

Skills

Child supervision

Emotional support

Classroom management

Developmental assessment

Education

2-year degree in early childhood or related field

4-year degree in early childhood or related field

4 year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates

Job description

As a Teacher at Primrose School of Lutz, located at 5001 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz FL 33558, 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 Lutz 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 Lutz 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 Primrose School of Lutz 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.
• 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.

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.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM

Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach – an exclusive, research‑informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

You’ll be part of a team of educators and in‑school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children – and your future – as you are.