Childcare Assistant Teacher

Discovery Point; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Discovery Point in Lutz, Florida is seeking passionate Preschool Teachers who can create a nurturing environment for our young learners. In this role, you will lead engaging activities that promote emotional and academic growth while building positive relationships with children and families.

If you have a genuine love for working with children and a desire to be part of a supportive community, apply today to join our family-oriented preschool team!

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with children.
• Team player mentality is crucial.
• Experience in childcare preferred but personality matters most.

Responsibilities

• Creating a fun, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Leading hands-on activities and play-based learning.
• Helping little learners grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Skills

Positive attitude and reliable work ethic

Genuine love for working with children

Team player mentality

Experience in childcare or preschool

Education

DCF 45 Hours preferred

CDA/Staff Credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

This job involves spontaneous dance parties, paint-covered hands, and the very real possibility that a four-year-old will tell you something that changes your whole day. If that sounds like your kind of chaos — keep reading.

Discovery Point Lutz is on the hunt for Preschool Teachers who show up with energy, lead with heart, and genuinely light up around little learners. We’re not your average childcare center — we’re a team that cheers each other on, celebrates the small wins, and believes great teachers deserve to love where they work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating a fun, safe, and engaging classroom environment
• Leading hands‑on activities, circle time, crafts, and play‑based learning
• Helping little learners grow socially, emotionally, and academically
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Surviving glitter explosions with grace and professionalism

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic
• Genuine love for working with children
• Team player mentality — we’re all in this together
• DCF 45 Hours preferred (or willingness to complete)
• CDA/Staff Credential is a plus for lead positions
• Experience in childcare or preschool preferred, but personality matters most!

What We Offer

• Supportive, appreciative leadership team
• Fun, family‑oriented work environment
• Paid holidays & PTO for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounted childcare for your own little ones
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• The occasional free coffee — and constant tiny hugs

Why work at our preschool?

Because here, you’re more than just an employee — you’re family.

As a family‑owned and operated preschool, we’ve built our school around one simple belief: when teachers feel supported, valued, and appreciated, children thrive. That’s why we put people first in everything we do.

Unlike large corporate centers, our owner is on‑site daily, actively involved, approachable, and invested in both our students and our team. Your voice matters here. Your ideas are heard. Your hard work is noticed and celebrated.

We’ve created a warm, positive environment where teamwork, respect, and genuine relationships come first. From the classrooms to leadership, we believe in lifting each other up, creating meaningful connections, and making every day rewarding.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, feel appreciated personally, and make a lasting impact on children and families, this is more than a job — it’s a community you’ll love being part of.