About the Role
Plan and implement a full-day, year-round, developmentally appropriate curriculum including weekly themes and lesson plans, inclusion of theme-related materials, and rotation of toys and equipment on a regular basis.
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
Provide a safe, responsive, stimulating environment by actively engaging oneself in daily activities and routines.
Form and maintain professional relationships with parents and families.
Assess all areas of development of children using the Creative Curriculum.
Develop and maintain a portfolio for each child.
Responsible for supervision and direction of Full-Time Teacher, Part-Time Teacher(s), Part-Time Aide(s), Volunteers.
Maintain all certifications as required.
Ensure all center regulations and compliance with all North Carolina Department of Human Services rules and regulations.
Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Director.
Requirements
Infant/Toddler/Two-Year-Old Classrooms
18 year of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent and one of the following
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent, or must verify enrollment in a program.Â
Two years experience working with children birth to two years in home or center setting with 3-5 star ratingÂ
High energy
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents)Â
Foster a team environment with excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification
Must clear full background check and must pass health/TB screening
Preschool Classrooms
Two years experience working with children three to five years in a home or center setting
OR one year of child care experience working in a child care centerÂ
OR two years of verifiable experience as a licensed family child care home operator
OR Completion of a two year high school program of Early Childhood Education in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
OR Twenty hours of training in child development, which shall include the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential coursework, within the first six months of employment in addition to the number of on-going training hours required.