Childcare Lead Toddler Teacher

Discovery Point -Twelve Oaks; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Discovery Point in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Childcare Lead Toddler Teacher to plan lessons and guide activities under the approved curriculum, promoting social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.

You will establish a safe, healthy learning environment, support center functions, and build positive relationships with families. The role requires meeting state licensing requirements, a CDA/degree in ECE, and CPR/Fire Safety training, with opportunities for advancement.

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 state background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Early childhood education expertise

Curriculum knowledge

Licensing rules knowledge

CPR/Fire Safety training

Background check compliance

Team leadership

Education

CDA/degree in ECE

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Tuition assistance

Role: Childcare Lead Toddler 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 state background check requirements.

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!