Early Preschool Teacher

Company: Primrose School of Athens
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

As an Early Preschool teacher at The Primrose School of Athens, you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. 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 The Primrose School of Athens 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. We are located at 180 Athens Town Blvd, Athens, Georgia 30606. Primary Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children ages 2 and 3. The teacher to child ratio in the Early Preschool classroom is 1:8.
• Observes all rules and regulations for The Primrose School of Athens 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 of Athens 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 requiredBenefits:
    • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (full-time employees)
    • Short-term Disability Insurance (full-time employees)
    • Retirement Plan with Company Match (full-time employees)
    • Paid Holidays / Paid Time-Off (full-time employees)
    • Daily snack and lunch provided; available to teachers and staff
    • Company paid employee background checks
    • Two shirts provided by Company along with water bottle, bag & name tag
    • Paid staff meetings - held the first Tuesday of each month
    • CPR; First Aid; Health & Safety Training - All Paid by Company
    • Ongoing Training Opportunities - Primrose Continual Learning Plan
    • Two paid scheduled teacher work days each year for Professional Development
    • Accredited curriculum provided to teachers
    • Contracted cleaning company - Daily cleaning of the school buildingEach 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.

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