Lead Preschool Teacher (2- to 5-year-olds)

Primrose School of Bel Air • Full-time • Bel Air, MD, US • $18 - $21 / hour • 20m ago

As a Lead Early Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Bel Air located at 2219 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015 you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic teachers for 2 to 5 year-olds 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 school age.

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 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 School's 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 in the state of Maryland, including Lead Teacher status
Previous teaching position in a licensed early childhood program in the state of Maryland 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.
2- or 4-year degree in early childhood or related field preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

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