PreKindergarten Teacher

As a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose School of Godley Station, you will help young minds explore, discover, and understand the world around them!

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to assist with 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 Godley Station is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through PreK.

Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour.

Primary 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 Wilmington 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 Primrose School of Godley Station Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or other Leadership member, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency
• Previous teaching position 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. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• The ability to professionally communicate effectively and positively.
• Working in conjunction with administrative team is a material part of the job, requiring significant level of diplomacy, confidentiality, and trust.
• Remains accessible and responsive to parents, students, and staff.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize email and the Internet.
• Must be able to provide all relative clearances and training required by the State of Georgia.
• The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits Include:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training days
• Childcare discount
• Company provided meals and snacks
• Uniform shirts
• Monthly teacher recognition
• Paid Professional Development and training
• Low student teacher ratios
• Accredited curriculum
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet childrens needs