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Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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. Our Teachers guide infants and preschool aged children through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

ALL applications will be reviewed promptly. Virtual interviews will be scheduled for candidates with experience in early childhood education, preschool, child care, or daycare settings. We have a dedicated team ready to train and support you as you join our school community. We look forward to speaking with you! (303) 663-0333

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

• $1,500 Sign On Bonus *

Benefits:

• Hourly compensation is $22.00 to $26.00, depending on experience and education

• 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

• Medical Plan - Kaiser Permanente- $150/month Employer Contribution

• Guardian Dental & Vision Benefit Plans

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

• Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications:

• Must meet credential requirements from Colorado Shines

• PDIS Level 2+, EQUIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101/303, DA, AS/BS Degree in ECE, or equivalent

• 1-3 years experience teaching in a licensed early education program, PreK, preschool, childcare, or day care

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 in childcare or daycare.

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!