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At The Discovery Center, we believe that a diverse set of skills enriches our community of staff and families, and enhances our students' learning experiences. Even if you don't see a specific job posting here, we're always on the lookout for passionate individuals. To us, empathy and an eagerness to care for our students is invaluable. 

You're a great candidate if you

  • have experience with young children, preferably in early childhood education or child development

  • have an understanding of child psychology and development

  • are creative and enjoy engaging with children from the ages of 2 years 6 months up to age 5

  • are patient, flexible, and have a passion for nurturing young minds

  • want to be a part of a culture that cares deeply for its staff, students, and their families

For our full-time Key Teacher positions we require an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

If you share our values and are eager to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating a vibrant environment where every child can thrive!

Roles we’re hiring for:

Key Teacher

Overview

The primary responsibility for this role is to plan, implement, and supervise a program of activities for the total development of children in accordance with the philosophy of the school. This includes maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.

Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement - BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field

  • Experience in Early Childhood Education

  • Ability to relate well to young children and adults

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and engage in other physical activities with and in support of children

Responsibilities

  • Work a full-time 40-hour work week unless otherwise arranged and approved by the Director (must work at least 35-hour week)

  • Plan activities for individual and group needs

  • Set individual professional goals and update as appropriate

  • Perform self-assessment using the Staff Evaluation Form

  • Regularly attend team and staff meetings/planning times

  • Establish rapport with children and parents

  • Observe children’s participation within the school setting

  • Set individualized child goals and update as appropriate

  • Develop and update written records on individual children for whom you are responsible

  • Work with parents toward mutual goals

  • Keep parents up-to-date on their child’s daily activities and progress via written notes and informal conversation

  • Prepare conference worksheets with input from other team members

  • Schedule and lead formal parent conferences a minimum of twice per year

  • Follow through on plans developed for and at parent conferences and communicate with parents on the status of goals for their child

  • Maintain confidentiality with regard for children and families

  • Understand and follow TDC’s policies and procedures, including those in the Employee Handbook and on The Discovery Center website

  • Perform other duties as assigned

This position will be posted until filled, please apply below

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