<p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching </li><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Free food & snacks </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Training & development </li><li>Tuition assistance </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Build a brighter future for all children.</p> <p>Teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children-all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.</p> <p>As a Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose School of Plainfield, you'll help prepare students for elementary school through small group academic lessons, scientific investigation, creative expression, physical well-being, and social and emotional development.</p> <p>Make a difference every day.</p> <ul> <li>Teach children through the design thinking process with challenges that help them learn problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, executive function skills and good character. </li><li>Help children learn critical literacy and math skills as well as engage in projects focused on science, art, social studies and character development. </li><li>Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning curriculum. </li><li>Discover what works best for each child (songs, stories, games, art, etc.) to motivate and stimulate their abilities. </li></ul> <p>Get everything you need to give children everything they need.</p> <p>At Primrose School of Plainfield, you bring the passion, and we'll give you all the tools and training to be successful.</p> <p>Our Balanced Learning approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children-and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>And if that's not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement.</p> <p>Let's talk about building a brighter future together.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children </li><li>Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis </li><li>Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials </li><li>Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations </li><li>Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children </li><li>Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class </li><li>Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds </li><li>Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director </li><li>Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children </li><li>Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times </li><li>Create and maintain - loving and nurturing environment </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>IL State-certified teaching certificates </li><li>Must have a bachelors in Elementary Education or related field. </li><li>Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus </li><li>Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality </li><li>Highly professional and dependable </li><li>Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure </li><li>Proficient computer and internet skills </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching </li><li>Health/Dental/Vision insurance </li><li>Employee discount </li><li>Paid Time off </li><li>Professional development assistance </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Child Care Discount </li><li>Balanced Work-Life Company Culture </li><li>Paid Holidays </li><li>In house Balanced Meals </li></ul> <p>MLBC</p> <p>Compensation: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour</p>