Preschool / Childcare

Free and 1 / 2 Price Childcare! - The Primrose School of Forney at Gateway is seeking a full-time Teacher. A great place to continue or start your career in early education and childcare!Benefits include :

• 1 / 2 Price childcare - spots are limited - age 2 or older - first child only - apply now for terms & conditions!
• Free childcare - spots are limited - Explorers (afterschool) program - first child only - apply now for terms & conditions!
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays (after 90 days of employment, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Juneteenth)
• Paid Personal Days (after 90 days of employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free On-duty Meals
• Competitive Pay
• Monday - Friday Work Week
• Opportunity to Advance
• A Great Place To Work!!!

A few of the advantages of being part of the Primrose team include :

• Low student / teacher ratios
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
• Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

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.

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 Forney at Gateway 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.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence..
• 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 Forney at Gateway 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
• 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 : Previous educational childcare experience preferred, but not required
• Private Pre-Kindergarten Teachers : 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred
30+ days ago