Lead Preschool Teacher

Discovery Point; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Curriculum provided

Career advancement opportunities

Strong team environment

Job summary

A childcare provider in Covington, GA is seeking a full-time teaching professional. The role includes planning lessons and teaching activities that promote children's growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and state licensing requirements. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and an impactful career in early childhood education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs children in age-appropriate activities.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Participates with children in classroom and playground activities.

Skills

Integrity

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of child care regulations

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Full Time • Covington, GA, Covington East

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
• Ability to problem solve, manage conflict
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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
• 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

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.

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.

Compensation: $10.00 - $18.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of children in your community, come join the Discovery Point team!

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What Discovery Point offers

A rewarding job, making an impact in the lives of children

Curriculum and lesson plans for each classroom are provided

Develop the skills you need to advance your career

Build strong relationships with coworkers and your community

Discovery Point is an exceptional place of employment. The staff members are very team oriented and are there to help the children and each other. Bright from the Start criteria is always met and the children seem to love it there.