Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have a natural passion for nurturing and a love for learning? Primrose School of Lone Tree wants YOU to join our team as a Lead Preschool Teacher!

As a Lead Teacher at the Primrose School of Lone Tree, you'll help create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to build children's confidence and independence. Our teachers guide infants through preschool-age children in small group instruction, supporting their growth as they absorb new content and understand increasingly complex concepts. All applications will be reviewed promptly.

Virtual interviews will be scheduled for candidates with experience in early childhood education, preschool, child care, or daycare settings. We have a dedicated team ready to train and support you as you join our school community. We look forward to speaking with you!

School location is 9200 Teddy Lane Lone Tree, CO 80124. Hourly compensation is $20.00 to $23.00, depending on experience and education. $500 signing bonus after 90 days. Set schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm. Paid time off (PTO) 80 hours annually. Paid sick leave up to 48 hours annually. Paid week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas). Paid holidays. Medical plan - Kaiser Permanente- $150/month employer contribution. Guardian dental & vision benefit plans. 401(k) retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution. Bonus opportunities.

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.

Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements of Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2+, CDA, AS or BS degree in ECE, education, or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early childhood education, PreK, preschool, childcare, daycare center, or education 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.

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 Lead Teacher to implement the lesson plans from Primrose's 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.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group 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.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Lone Tree, and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children in daycare or childcare center.

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour