Teacher / Great Pay and Benefit Package
As a Teacher at Primrose School of Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley 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.
Our Teachers work 4 ten hour shifts, so each full time Teacher gets 3 days off each week!
Benefits:
Health insurance with 70% of premiums/costs paid by the School*
Dental Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% School match
Long term disability insurance 100% paid by the School
Short term disability insurance
Life insurance 100% paid by the School
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition discounts for preschool & childcare
Longevity Bonuses
16 days of paid time off (PTO) broken down as 8 vacation and 8 holiday
Training and development opportunities
Verizon Wireless cell phone carrier data plan discount of 15% for all employees
Classroom supplies and resources provided by the School
And more!
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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Staff Handbook.
Assists in other capacities that Leadership Team 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.
2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred, but not required.
*70% of premiums/costs paid by the School is for the base/reference plan for individual coverage