Child Care Careers

Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus in caring for and educating your child is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special.

We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our centers for child care. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!

To apply or inquire about the position(s) in which you are interested, please fill out the contact form below to connect with the Discovery Point center(s) nearest you.

Opportunities

Director

Job Summary: Provide a safe learning environment and quality education program for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the center.

Qualifications:

  • Experience as a director in a licensed child care center
  • Must have, or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license, CPR/Fire Safety & any other training required by regulatory agencies
  • Must possess state-specific director credentials
  • Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of early childhood education curriculum & appropriate developmental practices
  • Knowledge of sound business practices, including budgeting and strategic thinking
  • CDL Preferred
Assistant Director

Job Summary: Provide a safe learning environment and quality education program for children. Responsible for effective operation of the child development center in the absence of the director and/or owner which includes recruiting and managing staff, establishing and meeting enrollment and revenue objectives, providing ongoing communication with parents, and cost management of the center.

Qualifications:

  • Experience as an assistant director in a licensed child care center
  • Previous supervisory experience or experience providing work direction
  • Must have, or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license, CPR/Fire Safety, and any other training required by regulatory agencies
  • Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of early childhood education curriculum
  • CDL Preferred
Lead Teacher

Job Summary: Plans lessons and instructs children in activities according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Promotes and participates in all center functions, communicates with, and develops positive relationships with all family members.

Qualifications:

  • Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
  • Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
  • Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
  • Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required
  • Must have CDA/degree in ECE
Assistant Teacher

Job Summary: Assists the lead teacher with planning lessons and instructing children in activities according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Qualifications:

  • Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
  • Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
  • Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
  • Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required
Cook

Job Summary: Prepares meals and snacks for the children enrolled in the center. Ensures that meals and snacks are ready at scheduled times. Prepares and serves food according to approved menu, and under proper health and safety methods. Ensures compliance to federal CACFP standards if applicable. May assist in classrooms when needed.

Qualifications:

  • Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
  • Ability to be trained in food service certification
  • Ability to be trained in CPR, Fire Safety and Nutrition
Driver

Job Summary: Safely transport children in a bus from our center to school and school to our center. (Teacher will also ride to assist with drop/pick up of children). This is a part-time position.

Qualifications:

  • Valid CDL license and a clean driving record
  • Have a flexible schedule
  • Pass criminal background check

Requirements

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