Associate Child Care Teacher- Child Care Services, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists teacher in providing the developmental and care needs of children while helping to maintain a quality program at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Child Development Center. Helps to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required
• Proof of course completion in NC Credentials EDU119 Early Childhood Development with six (6) additional hours in Early Childhood Development from an accredited school required
• Out of state coursework must be reviewed by the NC Division of Childhood Development
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Infant Toddler Safe Sleep (ITS-SIDS) certification required
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and visually observe children in the classroom
• Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing, and lifting of children and various objects

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of responsible classroom experience in a professional childcare setting and or elementary school preferred
• Knowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth to five years.

Responsibilities

• Uses curriculum items and methodology developed by the teacher with individuals and groups
• Discusses the program and its relation to each child’s needs with the lead teacher
• Assists teacher with curriculum planning and gathering of materials needed to implement daily learning activities
• Follows teacher’s lead during class time
• Accurately follows established center procedures and routines (diaper changing, emergency procedures, schedules, etc.) without immediate supervision
• Interacts positively with children and provides and appropriate role model
• Participates in parent involvement program including writing for the center’s newsletter, regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences, and parent meetings
• Maintains a clean, safe and health learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED