Early Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Lake Wylie at Steele Creek•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Build a brighter future for all children. Teaching is more than a job, it's an opportunity to foster curiosity and compassion in chi8ldren - all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a Early Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Lake Wylie, you will 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. Make a difference everyday. 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.

Requirements

Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
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.
Coachable
Competent and confident
High integrity
Good listening and follow-up skills
Able to work with others harmoniously
High coping capabilities
Solution and detail-oriented
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children's confidence and independence.
Guide children through small group instruction.
Build 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.
Teach children about the world around them.