Assistant Preschool Teacher

About the position

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together. Teaching is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a Assistant 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. You’ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

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.
• 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.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency.
• CDA, EQUIT, Pyramid Plus, Colorado Level 1.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program, PreK, preschool, daycare, or education experience 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.

Benefits

• $500 Signing Bonus after 90 days
• Hourly compensation is $18.00 to $21.00, depending on experience and education
• 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 week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid tuition for Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)
• 50% employer contribution for Kaiser Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution
• Bonus Opportunities