Infant Assistant or Lead Teacher

Primrose School•Castle Rock, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher at the Primrose School of Castle Rock, you will create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. You will guide infants and preschool-aged children through small-group instruction as they build their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information. The school provides training and support, fully stocked classrooms, and a Leadership Team focused on creating a safe, healthy environment where children and team members can thrive. The role involves building genuine relationships with children and helping them learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and other subjects. You will maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence, and adapt your approach to what works best for each child. The position is at the Primrose School of Castle Rock, 5885 New Abbey Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The school is closed on weekends, nights, and holidays. Compensation is $19.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Requirements

Meet Colorado Shines PDIS Level 1 or 2+ credential requirements, or have EQUIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101/303, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or an equivalent qualification.
Have 1–3 years of experience teaching in a licensed early education program, PreK, preschool, childcare, or daycare.
Know the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Infant Nursery Supervisor (INS) Certification is preferred; the posting also describes INS Certification as a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision and manage daily classroom functions for a group of children.
Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
Observe Primrose School of Castle Rock rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and national regulations concerning children’s health, safety, and care.
Build relationships with children and support their learning in language and literacy, science, life skills, and other areas.

Benefits

Health insurance, including a Kaiser Permanente medical plan with a $150 monthly employer contribution.
Guardian dental and vision benefit plans.
Paid time off: 80 hours annually.
Paid sick leave: up to 48 hours annually.
Paid week off for winter break (the week of Christmas).
Paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% match up to a 4% salary contribution.
$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.
Bonus opportunities.
Opportunity for advancement.