Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. We are more than a daycare! As a Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Plainfield, you'll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children's confidence and independence. You'll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

Make a difference every day.

• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

Why Join Us?

• Paid Vacations (PTO)
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Merit-Based Pay Increase
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement. 401K Match
• Substantial Child-Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Free On-Duty Meals
• Welcome Package with Branded Merchandise (including Uniform)
• Formal Onboarding & On-Going Training
• Support from Leadership Team
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Comprehensive Primrose Curriculum provided.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teacher is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Plainfield and the DCFS rules 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.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and staff members.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Qualifications:

• 60 college credits with at least 6 in Early Childhood Education OR 30 college credits with at least 6 in Early Childhood Education with one year experience OR equivalent certification (CDA). Associate Degree or BA in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Minimum 1 Year of previous classroom teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program is preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Get everything you need to give children everything they need. At Primrose School of Plainfield, you bring the passion, and we'll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Our Balanced Learning® approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children—and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. And if that's not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement.

MLBC Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour