Lead Infant Teacher

Primrose School • Colorado Station, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primrose School at Colorado Station is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Infant Teacher to join our amazing Infant Team. This role involves working with infants aged 6 weeks to 14 months in a 1:4 ratio. The Infant Teacher will plan and implement activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child, following the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach. Primrose School at Colorado Station is an accredited private preschool offering year-round programs for children from infant through elementary school age.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Understands children’s needs and behaviors
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs (for Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.)
• Lead Teacher Applicants must meet the necessary requirements for Colorado

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School at Colorado Station and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care 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.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• 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.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School at Colorado Station Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• RTD benefits
• Childcare discount
• Annual reviews with corresponding raises
• Tuition reimbursement
• Assistance in gaining Lead teacher and/or Director qualifications
• Colorado Shines/PDIS Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED