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Job Description: Afterschool Teacher

*Must have BSAC Certificate*
Hours: 9:30-6:30 Monday- Friday

Job Summary:

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:

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 and makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.
Knowledge of School-Age growth and development
Establish a well managed classroom incorporating all center programs within the daily schedule for School-Age Children
Experience instructing children 4 and older with their social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities
Assists children with schoolwork
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 requirement
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 & Education:

Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE through a status letter.
BSAC Qualification
EDU 119 or ECE Credits

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per 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.

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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!

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.

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