As a Staff Support Teacher at Primrose School at Bedford Hills, Bedford, NH, you will support and assist teachers in multiple classrooms, from Infants thru PreK. This is a part-time position, with the opportunity to transition to full-time, approximately 25-35 hours per week, working mid-day and afternoon.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic preschool Teacher, with child care program experience, to support our 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 at Bedford Hills is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience year-round for children 6 weeks thru five years of age.

Primary Responsibilities:

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:

Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred or pursuing Early Childhood Education certification or degree

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.

The Primrose School at Bedford Hills provides the following benefits;

Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare medical, Delta Dental dental and Allstate supplemental insurance.

401k with 100% match up to 4% of employee contribution, beginning in the first six months of employment.

Child tuition discount for full-time employees.

Paid sick, vacation, holiday and snow days.

Paid First Aid / CPR and teacher training hours provided.

Lunch provided by our Chef / on - premise kitchen.

Classroom and teacher supplies provided.

The Primrose School at Bedford Hills is an equal opportunity employer.