Lead Child Care Teacher

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Child Care Services

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Demonstrates positive teaching practices, maintain professionalism, leadership skills, in an effective learning and safe environment.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Maintains a positive parent-teacher relationship

• Interacts appropriately with children

• Maintains Learning Centers

• Maintains a warm, inviting child friendly classroom environment

• Plans and implements Educational programs and daily activities

• Establishes a weekly schedule and lesson plan

• Promotes each child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development

• Provides a clean, safe and healthy work environment

• Maintains accurate records

• Documents children's progress and completes all State required documents

• Provides instruction for Teachers

• Manages children's behavior

• Comply with the provisions of the Child Maltreatment Reporting Act by bringing any suspected cases of child maltreatment to Director or Co-Director for possible reporting to the designated reporting agency

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required

• CPR and First Aid certifications required

• Infant Toddler Safe Sleep (ITS-SIDS) certification required

Work Experience: 

• 1 year of responsible classroom experience in a professional large Child Care Center required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Knowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth-five years old and up to 12 years old for Weekend Care

• Knowledge of State Child Care regulations

Physical Requirements: 

• Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing and lifting of children and various objects

• Ability to stand for 30 minutes

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and age appropriately

Required Licenses and Certifications

ITS-SIDS - NC Health and Human Services

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity