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
- 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 and implements lesson plans.
- 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.
- Provide developmentally appropriate activities.
- Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.
- Directly supervise 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
- Must be fluent in English.
Qualifications:
- Must have completed 45 DCF hours before starting
- Complete the School Readiness course requirement on the DCF training portal.
- 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.
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience in preschool setting preferred
- 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 not required but preferred.
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 and credentialing.
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 locations management. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Discovery Point Franchising.