Preschool Lead TeacherCompany Overview

We’re hiring immediately! Primrose School of Lafayette, part of the Primrose School family, is currently seeking Preschool Lead Teacher to bring your love of children & past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development & learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in our school and with our brand. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working at Primrose School of Lafayette:

Competitive compensation

$16.98 to $21.26

100% childcare tuition discount

Educational & professional development

Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Medical, dental, vision options available

Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Preschool Lead Teacher Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements

High level of flexibility & willingness to work within business hours

Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related

Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required

Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred

Preschool Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities:

A Preschool Lead Teacher will accept the philosophy of Primrose Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the school

Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day

Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum

Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities

Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate

Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.

SAFETY FIRST: The health and safety of every person in our schools is our primary concern. We are taking every precaution to prevent potential exposure or spread of COVID-19 within our schools. We are actively partnering with local health departments and closely following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.