Infant Teacher

Primrose School•Humble, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Primrose School at Fall Creek is seeking an experienced, warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic Infant Teacher for Infant Class, scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The teacher plans and implements an ongoing program of activities that supports each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach. Primrose School at Fall Creek is an accredited private preschool offering year-round programs for children from infancy through elementary-aged school age.

Requirements

Meet the basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.
A two-year degree in early childhood education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the daily class functions of a group of children.
Follow Primrose School at Fall Creek rules and applicable local, state, and national regulations concerning children’s health, safety, and care.
Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedules 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.
Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children while setting clear, consistent behavioral expectations.
Maintain the classroom, common-use areas, and playgrounds, including necessary housekeeping.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
Maintain a professional personal appearance in accordance with the employee handbook.
Assist in other duties as determined necessary by the Director or designee.

Benefits

Competitive salaries based on experience.
Discounted tuition for staff children.
Full-time hours every week.
Lower teacher-to-student ratios; most classes have three full-time teachers.
Supportive leadership team and positive, professional, mature coworkers.
On-site continuing education and professional development.
Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance available after a 90-day probationary period.
Nine paid holidays per year after a 90-day probationary period.
Paid time off and vacation time begin accruing after one year of service.
Anniversary bonus of $100 for each year of service.
Weekends off, except for the Spring Carnival.