Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Castle Rock

Lead Preschool Teacher

Castle Rock, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Lead Preschool Teacher

    Build a brighter future for all children. 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 Lead Teacher at the Primrose School of Castle Rock you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. You’ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information. Benefits:

    $500 Signing Bonus after 90 days* Benefits:

    Hourly compensation is $21.00-$24.00/hour

    Set Schedule Monday- Friday

    8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm

    Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays

    Paid Time Off (PTO) 80 hours annually

    Paid Sick Leave up to 48 hours annually

    Paid week off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)

    Paid Holidays

    Paid tuition for Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)

    50% employer contribution for Kaiser Medical Plan

    Dental & Vision Benefit Plans

    401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution

    Bonus Opportunities

    Supportive leadership team and family environment

    School location is 5885 New Abbey Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108

    Qualifications:

    Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency

    PDIS Level 2+, CDA, AS/BS Degree in ECE, or equivalent

    1-3 years previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program, PreK, preschool, daycare, or education experience 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.

    Make a difference every day.

    Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.

    Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.

    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.

    Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

    Responsibilities:

    Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group 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.

    Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.

    Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Castle Rock, and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

    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!