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Primrose School

Lead Infant Teacher

Castle Rock, CO · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Our teachers help guide and care for infants through a variety of instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information. ALL Applications will ...

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Lead Infant Teacher

Primrose School of Castle Rock

Castle Rock, CO • On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Primrose Schools rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 474 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 24 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Primrose School of Castle Rock wants YOU to join our team as a Assistant Teacher!

As an Lead Infant Teacher at the Primrose School of Castle Rock you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. Our teachers help guide and care for infants through a variety of instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

ALL Applications will be considered with virtual interviews scheduled for teachers experienced in working in early childhood education,  preschool, child care or daycare centers. Our leadership team looks forward to speaking with you!
School location is  5885 New Abbey Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108

Benefits:
  • Hourly compensation is based on credentials 
    • **$500 Signing Bonus after 90 days***
  • Lead Teacher $22.00-$25.00/hour, depending on experience and credentials 
  • Set Schedule  Monday- Friday
    • 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
    • Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
    • 80 hours annually
    • Paid Sick Leave up to 48 hours annually
    • Paid holidays and paid week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
    • 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 teachers can thrive.
 Qualifications:
  • Lead Teachers- PDIS 2, CDA, Associates, or Bachelor's degree required
  • Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early  childhood education, PreK, preschool, childcare, day care center, or education 
  • 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 childcare programs and child safety
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.
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 
  • Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
  • Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Castle Rock, and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement!!

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The Rigley Primrose Schools are accredited private preschools that provides a premier educational child care experience. We partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

Industry

Education, education programs administration and elementary and secondary schools

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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