Support Teachers Infant Toddler & Early Preschool

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Job description

Career Teaching Opportunities available immediately!

$500 Sign-on Bonus!
Our current Support Teacher compensation range is $13 - $17 per hour
Hourly compensation within the range is dependent on education, experience and years of service
We are experiencing an unprecedented demand for spaces in all of our classrooms and are ready to expand. You are the missing element! We have immediate positions available at both of our West End locations. Let's talk today and see if Primrose is right for you!

Located in Western Henrico County near Short Pump, The Primrose School of Twin Hickory and the Primrose School at Westerre Commons are independently owned by a passionate and engaged ownership team. Both locations are a part of a national family of accredited schools serving infants through kindergarten, after-schoolers, their families and communities. With our Balanced Learning approach, we nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity and compassion.

As a Support Teacher you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking enthusiastic Teachers to work with our Infants, Toddlers and Early Preschool students 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work with Lead Teachers to provide supervision and daily class functions of a group of children
Observe all rules and regulations of the school and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children
Implement the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior
Accept responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
Assists in other capacities that Director determines 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.
Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
Certification or degree related to early childhood or elementary education ( preferred)
Benefits:
Industry Leading Pay
Guaranteed 40 hour work week
Bonus opportunities
Matching Retirement Plan in 2021
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Childcare discounts
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Ongoing training opportunities
A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff