Toddler (2-3 year old) Teacher

Primrose School of Lee's Summit

Toddler (2-3 year old) Teacher

Lee's Summit, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Goal: 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

    Qualifications:

    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.

    Toddler Teacher: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred

    Early Pre-School Teacher: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field plus 2 years of work experience

    Assistant Pre-School Pathways Teacher: 2-year degree in early childhood or related field experience for 3 years

    Assistant Pre-School Teacher: 2-year degree in early childhood or related field experience for 3 years

    Skill Sets:

    Coachable

    Competent and confident

    High integrity

    Good listening and follow-up skills

    Able to work with others harmoniously

    High coping capabilities

    Solution and detail-oriented

    Strong organizational skills

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    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 Lee’s Summit 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 Lee’s Summit’s Employee Handbook

    Assists in other capacities that Director or Owner determines is necessary.

    Reports to: Director