Assistant Teacher Full Time

Primrose School•Erie, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge is seeking a Full Time Assistant Teacher for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years old. The ideal candidate will be friendly, outgoing, energetic, compassionate, and creative, with a passion for nurturing young children or starting a career in education. This role involves supervising daily class functions, assessing developmental needs, implementing lesson plans using the Primrose School curriculum, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. The position requires adherence to all school rules and regulations, as well as maintaining professional appearance and behavior.

Requirements

Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
Ability to relate positively with young children.
Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience 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. This includes but is not limited to the ability to lift, squat, sit, stand, bend and reach.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.
Certification or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.
Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration and decision-making by the children.
Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
Provides the children with verbal praises and acceptance 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.
Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.
Maintains the Primrose Schools professional attitude and work behavior.
Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director.
Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.
Observes all rules and regulations of Primrose Schools and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.