Lead/Assistant Toddler Teacher

Primrose Schools

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Mesa, AZ, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

We provide the research informed curriculum, and you implement it!

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

  • The opportunity to make a difference
  • A working environment in which team members respect one another
  • A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff
  • 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 
  • Instruct Toddler aged (or other age groups) children in curriculum designed to promote intellectual and creative growth provided by Primrose
  • Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children
  • Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
  • Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials
  • Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations
  • Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children
  • Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class
  • Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds
  • Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, naptime, and bathroom activities
  • Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
  • Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
  • Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
  • Very flexible to the needs of our students; We are open from 6AM-6PM. Sometimes we will need extra help, and sometimes you can go home early. We are all flexible to best serve our students and their families
  • Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
  • Passionate about working with children
  • Ability to build rapport with children
  • Positive and patient demeanor
  • Flexible schedule
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Upon start date you will need:
    • Finger Print Clearance Card
    • Food Handler's Card
    • Updated TB test
    • CPR and First Aid Certification 


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Implement curriculum, supervise children, assess needs, communicate with parents, maintain classroom environment

Job title

Lead/Assistant Toddler Teacher

Experience level

previous experience in childcare or teaching

Industry

education

Location requirements

Mesa, AZ, US; flexible schedule, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fingerprint clearance cardfood handler's cardTB testCPRFirst Aid

Preferred skills

patiencecommunicationflexibilityrapport building

Specializations

child developmentcurriculum implementationclassroom managementearly childhood
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mesa, AZ, USA

On-site City