Join Our Center!
DCC offers a range of benefits for its staff including competitive pay, insurance, and time off. We strive on professionalism and passion as the teachers at our center are the heart and soul of DCC. We have fun but work hard. The children are our main priority as they are the future generation! If this sounds like you and are interested, please consider applying for our current open positions!
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Childcare Discount
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Continuing Education
Sign on Bonus
Open Position — Infant
TITLE: Assistant Teacher
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To support teachers and program directors as they plan and conduct the daily program for a group of children, including assisting with curricula implementation, physical facility preparation and maintenance, and parent or caregiver communication as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to relate to and care for young children in a positive, sensitive, and safe manner.
Typing and computer skills, including knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and web-based applications.
Evidence of a negative tuberculin test, necessary vaccinations, and good health and physical condition (e.g., ability to carry small children, get up and down from the floor to play with children).
No findings from a background check through the Family Care Safety Registry.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
Self-confidence, initiative, and judgment to prevent or handle a crisis.
Ability to recognize and document individual and group behaviors.
Experience working with children in child care, educational, or related settings.
Good communication skills; both written and verbal.
Good organization skills, including time management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a current resume and Employment Application to the Discovery Children’s Center, Inc. office, located at 1211 Tamm Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63139 or by email to Debbie at debbie@discoverychildrenscenter.com.
Open Position — Toddler
TITLE: Teacher
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To plan and conduct the daily program for a group of children, including curricula development and implementation, physical facility preparation and maintenance, staff and intern supervision, and parent or caregiver communication.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Nine credit hours in early childhood education or a related field with some experience in the early childhood education field desired.
Ability to relate to and care for young children in a positive, sensitive, and safe manner.
Evidence of sufficient self-confidence and judgment to supervise others constructively or experience managing and supervising staff.
Typing and computer skills, including knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and web-based applications.
Evidence of a negative tuberculin test, necessary vaccinations, and good health and physical condition (e.g., ability to carry small children, get up and down from the floor to play with children).
No findings from a background check through the Family Care Safety Registry.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
Self-confidence, initiative, and judgment to prevent or handle a crisis.
Ability to recognize and document individual and group behaviors.
Experience working with children in child care, educational, or related settings.
Good communication skills; both written and verbal.
Good organization skills, including time management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a current resume and Employment Application to the Discovery Children’s Center, Inc. office, located at 1211 Tamm Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63139 or by email to Debbie at debbie@discoverychildrenscenter.com.