Future Opening: PreK Lead Teacher

Discovery Point; Tennessee; On-site; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Point in Tennessee is seeking a Pre-K Lead Teacher. You will plan lessons and deliver activities using an approved curriculum to support children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth, while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment and building positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities include implementing weekly curricula, directing classroom staff, enforcing daily schedules, following state and company policies, communicating professionally

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.

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

Curriculum knowledge

Licensing compliance

CPR/Fire Safety training

CDA/ECE degree

Education

CDA or degree in ECE

Job description

Position Summary:

As a Pre‑K Lead Teacher, you will plan lessons and instruct children in activities according to 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.

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

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

State Teaching Requirements:

• TN Teaching Requirements

Compensation: $8 -$13.50/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 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 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.

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.