Primrose School - Norcross, GA
posted 26 days ago
About the position
Are you interested in building a brighter future for all children? If so, Primrose School of Peachtree Corners is thrilled to welcome YOU! Teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a Preschool Teacher at the Primrose School of Peachtree Corners, you will play a crucial role in nurturing and guiding young learners. Your mission is to create a safe and loving environment where children can thrive in their social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development. Using our unique Balanced Learning approach, you'll integrate language and literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), social studies, music, and health into dynamic, hands-on activities. You will foster a love for learning and also equip children with essential life skills, compassion, and kindness. Every day, you'll inspire curiosity and confidence in each child, helping them explore the world around them and build meaningful connections with their peers. Witnessing their growth and joy as they discover new concepts is truly a rewarding 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 of Peachtree Corners 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 Employee Handbook.
- Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
Requirements
- Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred but not required
- Knowledge 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. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
