Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Job Description: Lead Teacher

Job Summary:

Instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

Instructs children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.

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 and makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.

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.

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 as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirement

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

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

Excellent time management skills

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.

Schedule and Benefits:

Monday - Friday

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Childcare Discounts

Qualifications & Education:

Must be able to receive a North Carolina Childcare Background Check

Must be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR

Associates Degree Required

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Apply now if you’re looking for something more than just “daycare jobs” and are ready to make a difference in the lives of children!

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.