Assistant Teacher Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge is the Leader in Educational Child Care. If you have a passion for nurturing the lives of young children or if you're looking to start a career in education then Primrose School of Erie can help you!

We are currently looking for a Full Time - Assistant Teacher (Ages 6 weeks to 8 years old). The hours are from 900-600 Monday through Friday. The perfect candidate will be friendly, outgoing, energetic, compassionate, creative.

Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Ability to relate positively with young children.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.
• Certification or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience 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. This includes but is not limited to the ability to lift, squat, sit, stand, bend and reach.

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities :

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.
• Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration and decision-making by the children.
• Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
• Provides the children with verbal praises and acceptance 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.
• Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.
• Maintains the Primrose Schools professional attitude and work behavior.
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.
• Observes all rules and regulations of Primrose Schools and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.

We offer full benefits:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Matching 401k
* Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement.

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.
We look forward to hearing from you!