Childcare Lead Teacher

Discovery Point; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Discovery Point in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher to instruct children per an approved curriculum, promoting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth while maintaining a safe, healthy classroom environment.

You will collaborate with the Center Director and families, conduct parent conferences, and provide daily feedback. The role requires state licensing compliance and a clean background check.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE; Credentialed as a lead teacher.
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum.
• Documentation of a clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Instructs children according to approved curriculum and promotes growth.
• Maintain safe, clean, and age-appropriate learning environments.
• Plan parent conferences and provide daily feedback to families.
• Communicate with Center Director and families about progress.

Skills

Integrity

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Time management

Flexible schedule

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

Associates Degree or Higher

DCDEE lead teacher credential

Job description

Benefits:

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

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 lesson plans 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.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE- Credentialed as a lead teacher
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum
• Documentation of a clean background check

Education required:

• Associates Degree or Higher
• Must meet minimum State requirements with documentation from DCDEE