Childcare Infant Lead Teacher

Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Infant Lead Teacher at Discovery Point is responsible for instructing children in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, following the approved Discovery Point Connections curriculum. This role involves establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment, ensuring constant interaction and supervision of children, and adhering to all sanitary procedures. The teacher is expected to treat children with dignity and respect, guiding them positively, and recognizing their individual learning styles. Key aspects include planning and conducting parent conferences, providing daily feedback, working with parents on feeding plans, and maintaining a safe sleep environment for infants. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives within a rewarding child care career path. Discovery Point's mission is to provide a nurturing, supportive environment for growth and learning, with staff being central to their childcare centers. Each Discovery Point franchise is independently owned and operated.

Requirements

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
Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE through a status letter
Must have SIDS
Experience within Infants room 1 year+
Education required: Associates Degree or Higher
Must meet minimum State requirements with documentation from DCDEE

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
Maintains interaction with children at all times
Maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children at all times
Superior visual supervision of all children
All sanitary procedures are to be followed regarding diaper changes, potty learning, toys and classroom sterilization
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
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
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
Works with the parents for the infants feeding plan
Maintaining a safe sleep environment for each child
Nurturing and assisting the infants with Tummy Time
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