What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3 Year old Teacher position at Discovery Point - Seven Hills & Silverthorn?
Preschool TEACHER
Discovery Point Child Development Center - Silverthorn, Spring Hill Locations
Discovery Point is a curriculum-based preschool that guides children to success by fostering a love of learning with child-centered activities that promote self-discovery, problem solving, and creative thinking. Our 4 Core Values are “H.E.A.R.T” - Happiness, Excellence, Acceptance, Respect, and Teamwork!
JOB SUMMARY:
Plan lessons and instruct 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare lesson plans and instruct children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center.
- Sets up and maintain the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment.
- Take appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classroom, materials, and restrooms.
- Ensure classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times. Make the classroom available for tours for prospective families.
- Treat 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.
- Recognize and consider the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provide developmentally appropriate activities.
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Report any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary documentation.
- Supervise the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
- Participate with children in activities in classroom and playground.
- Plan and conduct parent conferences; provide daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
- Partner with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information on children and their families.
- Report suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Attend 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
· High School Diploma or GED
· DCF 45 Hour Child Care Credential, including Early Literacy for Children Birth through Three (ELC)
· Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) or Child Development Associate (CDA)
· Knowledgeable in lesson plan writing, we use Creative Curriculum and Discovery Point Connections
· CPR/ Pediatric First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within first 30 days of employment
· Fire Extinguisher Training or willingness to obtain within first 30 days of employment
· Experience with APPLE Accreditation Standards is a plus
· Must meet a minimum of 24 in-service training hours annually
· Able to attend (1) monthly staff meeting (paid) after business hours
· A passion for working with children
· Excellent communication skills
· Flexible and dependable
· Team player with a positive attitude
· Lifting, up to 40 lbs.
BENEFITS:
· Set schedule, Monday-Friday
· Paid Holidays and
· Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
· Eligible for an Annual Bonus
· MedCare Complete – this service provides employee’s access to Board Certified physicians around the clock (24/7) via telephone or secure video. These physicians can give advice, diagnose or treat illness, and even prescribe medication and call it in to your local pharmacy.
· Eligible for advanced education through the T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood Scholarship Program
· Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
· Life Insurance and Cash Indemnity Plans
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested, please apply in person.
Discovery Point Silverthorn
14281 Odyssey Road
Spring Hill, FL
352-796-9331
Salary : $9 - $11
