As a Teacher at Primrose School of South Elgin located at 450 Briargate Drive South Elgin, IL 60177 you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Early Preschool 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 in our Early Preschool (2-3 year olds) classroom.

Primrose School of South Elgin 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children age 2-3 years.

Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of South Elgin 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.

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 South Elgin Employee Handbook

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

Desired skills and experience:

Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency, certified as Teacher Qualified under DCFS.

Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.

Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.

What are the advantageous of being a teacher at our school?

Our curriculum is developed by experts, which allows you to spend time on implementation and assessment.

Our campus is professionally cleaned nightly, allowing you to spend time with your students.

Your time is valuable to us, we don't remove your hours based on the attendance of your students. Full time = full time!

Your co-workers are seasoned professionals, allowing you to share the workload and lean on experienced teachers to help you do the important work of early childhood education.

Primrose families are dedicated to our school and very supportive of our teaching staff. You are treated with the utmost of respect and valued for your work.

Our leadership team is experienced and tenured, giving you the support you need to be your best.

Supplies and materials are fully provided, ensuring you have the materials needed to implement the curriculum with fidelity.

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school. If you are looking for the feel of a family owned school coupled with the strength of the Primrose brand curriculum, this is an excellent opportunity! We offer an attractive benefit and pay schedule including medical/dental insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and reduced child care tuition. We pride ourselves as supportive leaders who focus on supporting you so you have the right work/family balance.