Position Summary:

As a 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
Always maintain safety and cleanliness of the classroom

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 always clean and ready for tours.
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
Must be able to meet state background check requirements.
Experience in early childhood education and curriculum writing
Possess strong classroom management skills
Knowledge of DCF childcare licensing rules and regulations
Ability to obtain training in CPR/First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Food Safety Handling, and other training required.
Must have CDA/degree in ECE
Must be willing to obtain a minimum of 24 in-service training hours per year

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), a Staff Credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience required:

4 years teaching experience
At least 3 employment references

Florida State Teaching Requirements:

DCF Child Care Facility Training Requirements

Employer Paid Benefits:

Set schedule, Monday-Friday
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Pay
50% discount on childcare
401(k) savings plan plus 5% employer contribution
Annual review with bonus eligibility
MedCare Complete 24/7/365 access to board certified physicians
Paid trainings – CPR/First Aid, Food Handler Safety, and more
$50 In-service training allowance
TEACH Scholarship eligibility

Employer and Employee Paid Benefits - Contribution required from both:

MedCare Complete 24/7/365 - family plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Cash Indemnity Plans
Life Insurance

Salary:

Based on 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.

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