Benefits:

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Free uniforms

Job Description: Assistant Teacher

Job Summary:

Assists the Lead Teacher with lessons and instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Assists with preparation of lesson and instructs children in activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.

Works with Lead Teacher in setting up and maintaining the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment. Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families as requested.

Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.

Assists with the preparation of the classroom for daily activities and assists in the cleanup after activities are complete.

Assists with meal and snack preparation and provides any feeding assistance needed by children.

Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.

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

Reports any injuries or accidents to the Center management.

Partners with Lead teacher, Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication

Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations and according to the lesson plans; functions as the lead teacher in the absence of Lead teacher when needed.

Participates with the children in activities in the classroom and playground.

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

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

Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director/Owner.

Performs other duties as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director/Owner. May work in other classrooms other than the one usually assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to problem solve, manage conflict

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements

Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business

Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications:

Must meet state licensing requirements for education verified on DCDEE through status letter.

Ability to be trained in CPR and First Aid

Education required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.