Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Role: Education Coach at Primrose School of Aliana - 11225 Markdow Dr. Richmond, TX 77407

Goal: To initially train all teachers and continually support the development of their skills, abilities, and understanding of the Balanced Learning® curriculum and its implementation in the classrooms.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; OR Child Development Associate™ (CDA) Credential™ preferred

Minimum of three years teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program

Must meet state licensing and Primrose training requirements

Preferred: Meet required qualifications for director in Texas and possess and maintain a valid Director's Credential

Skillsets:

Coachable and able to coach

Competent and confident

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High integrity

Good listening and follow-up skills

Ability to provide constructive feedback and advice

Able to work with others harmoniously

High coping capabilities

Solution and detail-oriented

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Essential Job Functions:

Must meet the designated person-in-charge and teacher requirements of local child care regulatory agency and Primrose School training requirements.

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.

Assisting children with activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and toileting.

Engaging in physical activities with children, including playing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.

Communicating effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

Maintaining a clean and organized school environment.

Responding quickly to emergencies or safety issues.

Following health and safety guidelines, including sanitation and hygiene practices.

Collaborating with other staff members and administrators to ensure the well-being of children.

Supervising and ensuring the safety of children and staff, including hearing and seeing children to provide adequate supervision.

Overseeing and managing daily operations of the childcare facility, including scheduling, staffing to ratio, and program implementation.

Training, mentoring, and evaluating childcare staff to ensure high-quality care and adherence to policies and procedures.

Communicating effectively with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders regarding childcare programs, policies, and children’s progress.

Ensure required and necessary training is completed and documented to local childcare regulation and Primrose standards for all teaching staff.

Supervise and provide regular constructive feedback to teaching staff.

Act as designated person-in-charge when director is unavailable or not on the building premises.

Collaborating with other supervisors, administrators, and educational specialists to enhance childcare programs and services.

Resolving conflicts and addressing disciplinary issues among children and staff in a fair and constructive manner.

Ensuring compliance with employment laws for staff as needed.

Ability to work outside in hot or cold weather in all seasons as needed for supervisory duties.

Able to drive bus in compliance with traffic laws and expectations for bus drivers by childcare licensing and Primrose Schools.

Able to work in kitchen to ensure consistent meal and snack preparation and compliance with health codes.

Responsibilities:

Understands and has strong working knowledge of Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum

Passionately believes in and is able to communicate all aspects of the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning

Participates in the selection and hiring of teaching staff

Coordinates with other members of the Leadership Team to implement the training plan for new teaching staff according to classroom-specific Continual Learning Guides

Ensures teacher training requirements are up-to-date

Conducts classroom observations to regularly support and ensure Balanced Learning® curriculum implementation and delivery

Collaborates with other members of the Leadership Team to provide ongoing feedback for teaching staff, using a variety of tools such as Classroom Observation Forms and Teacher Evaluations

Works with teachers to identify strengths and areas of opportunity to design plans for continual improvement

Creates a culture of engagement by empowering teachers to find solutions for themselves

Maintains confidentiality

Reports to: Director or designee

Job Type: Full-time