Support Teacher

Primrose School; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool is seeking a Support Teacher to help young minds explore and discover their surroundings. This position involves supervising children, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education and a strong understanding of child development needs. Join a supportive community of educators dedicated to children's growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions.
• Implement approved lesson plans and classroom schedules.
• Maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Child supervision

Classroom management

Knowledge of child development

Lifting children

Job description

As a Support Teacher at Primrose School of Crystal Falls located at 1781 Osage Dr, Leander 78641 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 Crystal Falls is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare 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/at (school name) and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
• 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.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of/at (school name) 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.

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.

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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.