As a Support Teacher at Primrose School of Downtown Bethesda located at 8101 Glenbrook Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814 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 Downtown Bethesda is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through pre-kindergarten.

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 Downtown Bethesda 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 Downtown Bethesda Employee Handbook

Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

Must be 18 years old to apply for this posisition

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.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Health Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time