ECT Preschool Support Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

As an ECT Support Teacher at The Primrose School of Thornton, located in Thornton, CO you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. 

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Support 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 of Thornton 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.

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 of/at (school name) and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• 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.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of/at (school name) Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary. 

Desired skills and experience: 

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency.
• Lead Teacher Qualified or Infant Nursey Supervisor Qualified. 
• Previous experience 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. 

We offer a very competitive benefits package including but not limited to, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, supplemental insurance, paid time off, mental health days, tuition reimbursement, professional development, consistent schedules, and much more! 

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.