Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Primrose School at Colorado Station is looking to add to our amazing Infant Team! Our Infant teachers work with little ones ranging from 6 weeks to 14 months in age with a 1:4 ratio!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Infant 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 at Colorado Station is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• RTD benefits
• Childcare discount
• Annual reviews with corresponding raises
• Tuition reimbursement
• Assistance in gaining Lead teacher and/or Director qualifications
• Colorado Shines/PDIS Assistance

Desired skills and experience:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Previous teaching experience (preferred)
• Understands childrens needs and behaviors
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs (for Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.).
• Lead Teacher Applicants must meet the necessary requirements for Colorado

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 at Colorado Station 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 at Colorado Station Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

*As of September 30, 2021 all current and future employees will be required to have their Covid Vaccine per the City of Denver Public Health Order. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on an individual basis.

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