Lead Preschool Teacher

discovery-point-careers; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Discovery Point Careers in Covington, Georgia is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan lessons for children, instruct them according to an approved curriculum, and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. Candidates should have at least two years of teaching experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

The role involves supervising children, conducting parent conferences, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Benefits include health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plans lessons and instructs children in activities.
• Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Supervises children according to regulations.
• Conducts parent conferences and provides feedback.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Skills

Integrity and professionalism

Knowledge of child care regulations

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Strong verbal and written communication

Excellent time management

Flexible schedule

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Job Summary

Plans lessons and 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

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum 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. 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 requirements.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

Education required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must meet minimum State requirements

Experience required

• 2 years teaching experience

Abilities including physical requirements

• Lifting up to 40 lbs
• Use of Hands to Finger, handle or feel
• Carrying up to 40 lbs
• Physical Coordination
• Stooping, Bending
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Kneeling, Squatting
• Close vision
• Walking
• Distance vision
• Standing
• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish color)
• Sitting
• Depth perception (ability to judge distance)
• Climbing, balancing
• Hearing
• Pushing/Pulling
• Speaking
• Overhead Reaching
• Repetitive Motion

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors with adequate lighting and temperatures with some exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.

Disclaimer

All Discovery Point Child Development centers are independently owned and operated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.