Lead Preschool Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:
The Lead Preschool Teacher plans lessons and 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.




Benefits:

• A rewarding job, making an impact in the lives of children
• Curriculum and lesson plans for each classroom are provided
• Develop the skills you need to advance your career
• Weekday hours keep your weekends free!
• Build strong relationships with coworkers and your community

 


Lead Preschool TeacherEssential Functions Include:

• Prepares lesson plans and 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.  
• Ensures classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times.  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.
• Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
• Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
• 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.

 


 
Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.  
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

 


Education required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must meet minimum State requirements

 


Experience required:

• 2 years teaching experience 

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.