Toddler/Early Preschool Lead Teacher at Daycare

Primrose School•Hillsborough, NJ

About The Position

The Primrose School of Hillsborough is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Toddler/Early Preschool Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that supports each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach. The school is an accredited private preschool offering year-round programs for children from infancy through elementary-aged school age. The role supervises and guides a group of children, supports their development and learning, and helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment. The position requires at least two years of experience supervising or teaching children ages 18 months to 3 years in a licensed childcare facility. Compensation is $18.00–$20.50 per hour. Each school is privately owned and operated, and its Franchise Owner sets the wage and benefit programs.

Requirements

Meet the basic requirements of the local childcare regulatory agency.
Have held a teaching position in a licensed early childhood program.
Have knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Have at least 2 years of experience supervising or teaching children ages 18 months to 3 years in a licensed childcare facility.
Be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.

Responsibilities

Supervise a group of children and manage daily classroom functions.
Follow school policies and applicable local, state, and national regulations related to children's health, safety, and care.
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.
Provide children with verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear and consistent behavioral expectations.
Perform necessary classroom, common-area, and playground maintenance and housekeeping.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
Maintain a professional personal appearance in accordance with the employee handbook.
Assist with other duties as determined necessary by the Director or designee.