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

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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