Job Description

Primrose School of Fort Worth West is a private preschool located in west Fort Worth. Our daycare is growing, and we are currently looking for a qualified teacher in our Early Preschool (two-year-old) classroom. Each new addition to the Primrose Family has the opportunity to strengthen the message of why Primrose Teams do what we do, to reinforce how we make a difference, and to expand our ability to serve more children and families. Advantages of being part of the Primrose team as Early Preschool Teacher:

The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life

Respectful workplace

A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff

Low student/teacher ratios

Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children's needs

Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

*The Teacher is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. He or she helps implement the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum, which includes activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Early Preschool Teacher helps prepare materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

Early Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children

Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials

Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children

Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds

Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, naptime, and bathroom activities

Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director

Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children

Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Early Preschool Teacher Qualifications:

Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position

Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus

Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality

Highly professional and dependable

Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress

Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels

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 emergencies

Benefits of Early Preschool Teacher:

Leadership that supports the professional and personal growth of teachers

Low teacher/student ratios

Extensive training and staff development.

Competitive pay

Paid holidays, PTO, Medical benefits available for full-time employees

Meal provided during working hours