Toddler Teacher – Primrose School of Fort Worth West – Fort Worth, TX

Toddler Teacher at Primrose School of Fort Worth West Summary:

Primrose School of Fort Worth West is a private preschool located in west Fort Worth. Our daycare is growing and we are currently looking for a qualified teacher in our Toddler (12-24 months) classroom. Each new addition to the Primrose Family has the opportunity to strengthen the message of why Primrose Teams do what we do, to reinforce how we make a difference, and to expand our ability to serve more children and families. Advantages of being part of the Primrose team as Toddler Teacher: **

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 Fort Worth West 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 Fort Worth West 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
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• 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.
• Infant – Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred

Benefits:

• Leadership that supports the professional and personal growth of teachers
• Low teacher/student ratios
• Extensive training and staff development.
• Competitive pay
• Meals provided during working hours
• Paid holidays, PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available for full time employees