Lead Child Care Teacher - FT

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

2d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Responsible for an assigned area in a childcare center setting. Create and lead an environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences within a classroom setting. Cultivates a childcare environment that provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent. This teacher will primarily work with preschool aged children. A 4-year degree is preferred, but a CDA with extensive experience is acceptable.

Requirements

• Associates degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field required.
• Two years experience in childcare and instruction and/or supervisory responsibilities required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification & three years experience may be substituted for degree.
• BLS, Pediatric CPT, AED, First Aid must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Annual CE training up to 13 hours required.
• Fingerprinting and federal background check completed prior to entering the building/classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum that supports and enhances children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Assess the skills and progress of each child using observations, assessment tools, and activity records.
• Create a positive and constructive relationship with parents and families.
• Train and supervise staff, providing guidance and coaching as needed.
• Lead monthly staff meetings in assigned room and provide input to staff reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees