Childcare Lead Teacher

Discovery Point Lexington Oaks; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Discovery Point Lexington Oaks is hiring a Childcare Lead Teacher in Riverview, FL. You will plan lessons, instruct children, and promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development while ensuring a safe learning environment.

You will lead classroom activities, supervise staff, and communicate with families. Requires state licensing compliance, ECE degree or CDA, and experience with 2-year-olds. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum.
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations.
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required.
• Must have CDA/degree in ECE and meet state lead teacher requirements.
• Experience in a 2-year-old classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement weekly curricula which address all learning goals.
• Provide direction to other staff in classroom.
• Adhere to daily schedule and ensure organization.
• Follow state and Discovery Point policies and regulations.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and management.
• Maintain a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere and classroom safety.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum knowledge

Licensing rules knowledge

CPR/Fire Safety training

Lead teacher requirements

2-year-old classroom experience

Education

CDA or degree in ECE

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Training & development

Role: Childcare Lead Teacher
As a Discovery Point Childcare Lead Teacher, you will plan lessons and instruct children in activities according to the 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.
Childcare Lead Teacher 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
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the classroom at all times

Childcare Lead Teacher Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required
• Must have CDA/degree in ECE
• Must be able to meet all state requirements for a lead teacher
• Must have previous experience working in a 2 year old classroom

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a \"daycare job.\" It's an opportunity to impact 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 on 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 centers for child care. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education - and for having fun!
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
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 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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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.