Childcare Lead Teacher School-Age

Discovery Point - Howell Ferry; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Discovery Point - Howell Ferry is seeking a School-Age Lead Teacher to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of school-age children.

You will create a positive, structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn, explore, and develop independence, while assisting with homework, leading group activities, and building strong relationships with children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must meet Georgia state licensing requirements for a Lead Teacher position.
• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate activities, and positive behavior guidance.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to assist elementary-aged children with homework and academic activities.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging recreational and educational experiences.
• Ability to lead a classroom team and work collaboratively with other staff members.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid, Fire Safety, and other required training.
• Must meet all applicable background check and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans, enrichment activities, and projects appropriate for school-age children.
• Provide homework assistance and encourage children to develop strong study habits, responsibility, and independence.
• Organize and lead engaging activities, including arts and crafts, STEM projects, outdoor play, games, and group challenges.
• Establish and maintain a consistent daily schedule that balances homework, recreation, enrichment, and free-choice activities.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and set clear expectations for behavior.
• Provide guidance and direction to classroom assistants and other supporting staff.
• Actively supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety during classroom activities, playground time, transitions, and meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally and positively with parents, staff, and management regarding children's daily experiences and needs.
• Follow all Georgia DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Discovery Point policies and procedures.
• Participate in school-age events, summer camp activities, field trips, and other center-wide functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required classroom documentation.

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Role: Childcare Lead Teacher – School Age

As a Discovery Point School-Age Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities that support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of school-age children. You will create a positive and structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn, explore, and develop independence.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with elementary-aged children, has strong classroom management skills, and can create a balance between academic support, recreational activities, and hands‑on learning experiences. You will also assist with homework, lead group activities, maintain daily routines, and build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

School-Age Lead Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans, enrichment activities, and projects appropriate for school-age children.


• Provide homework assistance and encourage children to develop strong study habits, responsibility, and independence.


• Organize and lead engaging activities, including arts and crafts, STEM projects, outdoor play, games, and group challenges.


• Establish and maintain a consistent daily schedule that balances homework, recreation, enrichment, and free-choice activities.


• Maintain appropriate classroom management and set clear expectations for behavior.


• Provide guidance and direction to classroom assistants and other supporting staff.


• Actively supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety during classroom activities, playground time, transitions, and meals.


• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.


• Communicate professionally and positively with parents, staff, and management regarding children's daily experiences and needs.


• Follow all Georgia DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Discovery Point policies and procedures.


• Participate in school-age events, summer camp activities, field trips, and other center-wide functions as needed.


• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required classroom documentation.

School-Age Lead Teacher Qualifications

• Must meet Georgia state licensing requirements for a Lead Teacher position.


• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred.


• Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate activities, and positive behavior guidance.


• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to assist elementary-aged children with homework and academic activities.


• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging recreational and educational experiences.


• Ability to lead a classroom team and work collaboratively with other staff members.


• Must be willing to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid, Fire Safety, and other required training.


• Must meet all applicable background check and employment requirements.

Why Work at Discovery Point?

Working at Discovery Point is more than just a childcare job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in your community. Our school-age program provides children with a place to learn, grow, build friendships, explore their interests, and enjoy their time outside of the traditional school day.

Our teachers are the heart of our center. We are looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and creative individuals who enjoy working with elementary-aged children and can bring energy, structure, and excitement to our school-age program.

If you enjoy creating fun learning experiences, encouraging curiosity, and making every day an opportunity for children to grow, we would love to have you join our Discovery Point team!