Preschool Childcare Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

Build a brighter future for all children.

Teaching is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children while fostering a lifelong love of learning. At Primrose School of Thornton, an accredited private preschool, we provide a premier educational experience year-round for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.

As a teacher, you’ll create a fun, safe environment where children explore, learn, and grow through purposeful play that nurtures their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

What We Provide:

• Competitive pay
• 50% company-paid health, dental and vision benefits
• 3% 401k matching
• 50–75% childcare discount
• Tuition assistance
• Industry leading number of paid holidays and paid training days
• Annual bonuses
• Consistent schedules and support for teachers

Primary Responsibilities:

Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

Assess children’s developmental needs and implement approved lesson plans

Build genuine relationships with children and help them explore language, literacy, science, and life skills

Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that inspires confidence and decision-making

Ensure adherence to all regulations and standards for health, safety, and care

Assist with classroom maintenance and other tasks as needed

Requirements:

Meet local childcare regulatory requirements

Previous experience in licensed early childhood programs preferred

Knowledge of young children’s social, emotional, and creative needs

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. for child handling and safety

ECT/Lead Teacher Qualification

At Primrose School of Thornton, we provide the tools and training you need to succeed. Our Balanced Learning® approach offers clear daily plans, fully stocked classrooms, and a supportive leadership team committed to your growth and well-being.

Join us to make a meaningful impact—and experience the joy of seeing a child’s face light up as they learn something new!

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.