Toddler Daycare Teacher

Teacher Position at Primrose School of Geist

As a Teacher at Primrose located at 7615 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236 you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. This position is full-time, working with 1-2 year old children. This position includes a hiring bonus! We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic 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 Geist is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care 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 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 Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position 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.
• Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred
• Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required
• Kindergarten Teacher: 4 year degree in early childhood and certified to teach in the state in which the school operates required

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.

Benefits Offered:

· Competitive pay with annual reviews. · 8 paid holiday days off a year. · Sick Pay provided · 50% off childcare tuition and all fees waived. · Life insurance, 100% covered by employer. · Eligibility for a Simple IRA plan (retirement with contributions from the employer). · Health insurance offered and employer covers 50% of cost. · Vision and Dental insurance options. · Aflac discounts for supplemental insurance. · $25 toward uniforms/swag at each year anniversary · Entered to win $50 cash each month of perfect attendance · Apple of Our Eye awards voted for every other month (gift card given to "employee of the month.") · Paid time off accrued every week! Chances to earn more paid time off each quarter of perfect attendance. · Principle of Service and Values gifts awarded at each in-service · Monthly staff appreciation gifts or events to thank our wonderful teachers! · Early schedules given to teachers based on reliability and seniority · Paid training and professional development: 35 hours initially, up to 20 hours per year thereafter · Participation in the Primrose Teachstone CDA program, covering 100% of the costs towards earning a Child Development Associates · Participation in the TEACH scholarship program, covering most of the cost towards earning an Associates or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

Compensation: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour