Lead Older Toddler Teacher

Older Toddler Teacher

The Primrose School at Colorado Station is looking to add to our amazing Toddler Teaching Team! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Older Toddler 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
  • 24 days of paid time off for your 1st and 2nd year (10 personal days and 14 holidays)
  • 29 days of paid time off for your 3rd and 4th year (15 personal days and 14 holidays)
  • 34 days of paid time off beginning your 5th year (20 personal days and 14 holidays)
  • Birthday Off (paid) after your first year
• You qualify for medical, dental, vision benefits after 60 days of employment.
• RTD benefits
• Childcare discount
• Annual reviews with corresponding raises
• Tuition reimbursement
• Colorado Shines/PDIS Assistance

Desired skills and experience:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Previous teaching experience (preferred)
• Understands children's 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. 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 MLBC2023 Compensation: $19.75 - $21.00 per hour