2's Lead Teacher at Discovery Point in Spring Hill, FL

Position Summary:

As a Lead Teacher, you will plan lessons and instruct children in activities according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. In addition, you will promote and participate in all center functions, communicate with, and develop positive relationships with all family members.

Duties:

• Implement weekly curricula which address all learning goals
• Provide direction to other staff in classroom
• Responsible for organization and adherence to a daily schedule
• Adherence to all State and Discovery Point policies and regulations
• Communicate in a friendly, professional manner with parents, staff, and management
• Maintain a welcoming, upbeat, positive atmosphere in classroom
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the classroom at all times

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

· Prepares lesson plans and instructs children in age appropriate activities.

· Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment.

· Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classroom, materials, and restrooms.

· Ensures classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times.

· Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior.

· Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child. · Provide developmentally appropriate activities.

· Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

· Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.

· Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.

· Participates with children in activities in classroom and playgrounds appropriate.

· Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.

· Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.

· Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families.

· Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.

· Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs.

· Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements

· Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required
• Must have CDA/degree in ECE
• Must be able to meet state background check requirements.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CDA or Staff Credential

Experience required:

· 4 years teaching experience

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” This is your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care.

Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus in caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special.

We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our child care centers. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!

OUR MISSION: To build a child care brand committed to providing each child with a nurturing, supportive environment for growth and learning.

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If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of children in your community, come join the Discovery Point team!

Disclaimer: Each Discovery Point franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the franchise location’s management. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Discovery Point Franchising.