Child Care Lead Teacher II

Join Our Team as a Child Care Lead Teacher II

Location: The Learning Place at Thomasville Medical Center

Hours: Full-Time | MondayFriday, 8:45AM-5:45PM or 9:00AM-6:00PM

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can grow and thrive? As a Child Care Lead Teacher II at Novant Healths Learning Place, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care.

What Youll Do:

• Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing learning experience that supports each childs unique development
• Uphold the centers goals, guidelines, and high standards of care
• Ensure full compliance with North Carolina Division of Child Development regulations and Health Department sanitation requirements
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children , families, and team members feel valued and supported

Important Application Information:

Candidates must upload proof of DHHS Background Determination and Workforce/Status letters during the application process. To expedite your application, please upload them with your application.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Two year Associates Degree Required. AA/AAS degree in Early Childhood or related field as defined by DHHS Division of Child Development Education unit.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2-year verifiable experience in a childcare center, or years of experience working with children up to 12 years of age.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: NC Credentials EDU 119 or the equivalency defined by regulatory compliance Division of Child Development Workforce Unit. BSAC for school age children/summer camp. CDL license (if hired for driving buses). CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) within 2 months of hire ( infants up to 2 years of age). Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background Letter (required renewal every 3 years), and Workforce Education or education verification.
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
  • BSAC required for those working with school age children.
  • CPR/First Aid completion within 2 months of hire.
  • ITS SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome training) for teachers work in the classroom infants up to 2 years of age within 2 months of hire.
• Additional Skills Preferred: Playground safety training.