PreK Lead Teacher

Primrose School•San Antonio, TX

3d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking several enthusiastic teachers at Primrose School of Stone Oak located at 689 Knights Cross Drive, San Antonio, Tx 78258 to implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning. You will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. We are an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through fourth grade. We are currently hiring full time and part time staff! Our Teacher to Student Ratio aligns with our National and State Accreditation Requirements. We assign two or three teachers per classroom to ensure continuity of care and consistency for your daily break, planning time, and when staff take PTO. Overtime is available for staff who stay to help cover a classroom when a teacher is out. Infants: 2:8 Toddlers: 2:12 Two's: 2:16 Three's: 2:24 Four's: 2:24 School Age: 2:26 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. Children are eager to learn about and explore their world, and through singing, dancing, and storytelling, you’ll provide a safe and loving environment that nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development of each child. Make a difference every day. Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child thanks to low classroom ratios. Prepare materials that help children explore their environment through learning activities and active play. 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. Get everything you need to give children everything they need. At Primrose School of Stone Oak, you bring the passion, and we’ll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Our Balanced Learning® approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children—and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement. We are more than a daycare, we offer a premier child care experience! Let’s talk about building a brighter future together. MLBC

Requirements

Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose 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.
Paid training is provided for your success in meeting all the job expectations.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Starting pay is 27,000 - 33,000 based on experience and education
Consistent Schedule : Monday - Friday (No Weekends)
Up to a 5% annual raises based on performance and attendance
FREE Medical Insurance with Curative, Base Plan
Optional top tier Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability
Eligible for the TEACH Scholarship with corporate sponsorship
Free Lunch prepared by our school chef
Accrued Paid Time Off
Staff Child discount
Paid Holidays
Paid Training Days with meals and snacks
Holiday Party
Recognition with Awards
The T.E.A.C.H scholarship is available to all full time staff.
Our corporate sponsorship provides you the opportunity to earn an associate or bachelor degree in Child Development/Early Childhood/Child and Family Studies at a public university in Texas.
Due to added incentives there is no financial cost to the recipient.