Lead Child Care Teacher- Child Care Services, Per Diem Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a dedicated early childhood professional for its Child Care Services. The role requires an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CPR/First Aid, ITS-SIDS, and at least 1 year of professional classroom experience in a large center.

Responsibilities include maintaining parent-teacher relationships, planning activities, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while fostering child development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• ITS-SIDS certification required.
• 1 year of responsible classroom experience in a professional large Child Care Center required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive parent-teacher relationship.
• Interact appropriately with children.
• Maintain Learning Centers and a warm, inviting classroom environment.
• Plan and implement Educational programs and daily activities.
• Establish a weekly schedule and lesson plan.
• Promote each child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
• Provide a clean, safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain accurate records and documents as required by State regulations.
• Comply with the Child Maltreatment Reporting Act and report suspected cases.

Skills

English language proficiency

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentChild Care ServicesJob FamilyProfessionalWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryDemonstrates positive teaching practices, maintain professionalism, leadership skills, in an effective learning and safe environment.Major Job FunctionsThe 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 relationshipInteracts appropriately with childrenMaintains Learning CentersMaintains a warm, inviting child friendly classroom environmentPlans and implements Educational programs and daily activitiesEstablishes a weekly schedule and lesson planPromotes each child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical developmentProvides a clean, safe and healthy work environmentMaintains accurate recordsDocuments children's progress and completes all State required documentsProvides instruction for TeachersManages children's behaviorComply 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 agencyOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 requiredCPR and First Aid certifications requiredInfant Toddler Safe Sleep (ITS-SIDS) certification requiredWork Experience:1 year of responsible classroom experience in a professional large Child Care Center requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageKnowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth-five years old and up to 12 years old for Weekend CareKnowledge of State Child Care regulationsPhysical Requirements:Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing and lifting of children and various objectsAbility to stand for 30 minutesAbility to communicate clearly, effectively, and age appropriatelyRequired Licenses and CertificationsITS-SIDS - NC Health and Human ServicesCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity