Infant Teacher

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Job description

Fill your empty nest! This position hasn't been open since 2001, but now our teacher is retiring and we're looking for the perfect candidate to fill their shoes. Here's your chance to join the PSHC family and start your own legacy!

As a Teacher at the Primrose School of Hickory Creek located at 1011 Ronald Reagan Ave., Hickory Creek, TX 75065 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 Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek 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

Benefits of working at Primrose:
Childcare tuition discounts
Affordable, ACA-approved, Employer-Paid (after 6 months) MEC plan including TeleDoc & prescription medication coverage
7-8 paid holidays after 90 days, 2 paid Staff Professional Development Days annually
100% employer-paid training and CPR-First Aid certification
Ongoing staff appreciation events
Opportunity to eat snacks and meals from school menu with the children
Positive work environment and professional culture built on strong ethical business practices
Strong reputation in the community for being the best academic preschool - previous winner "Best of Denton County"
Opportunities to earn your CDA, paid for by Primrose

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.