Lead Teacher For Infants And Toddlers

As an Infant/Toddler Teacher at Primrose School of Bel Air you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Infant/Toddler Teacher to plan and 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.

Primrose School of Bel Air is a private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of young children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Bel Air 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.

Desired skills and experience:

• MUST meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency for the state of Maryland
• Previous Lead Teacher position in an infant or toddler program in a licensed early childhood program 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.
• Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred
• Successful completion of 45 hour Infant Toddler course

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person