Early Childhood Educator

We are looking for early childhood educators for ages 2-5 years old.

Major Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Support the mission, vision, and core values of the CDC.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, children, families and staff.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing adopted educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Provide children with Christian based education including praying before meals, sharing bible stories, and supporting Christian values.
• Assist in planning individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Assists in maintaining frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment- including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise and provide feedback to teacher assistants, floaters, and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Supervise children in your care at all times (classroom/playground/walks, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining licensing requirements in your classroom at all times.
• Responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to administration.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and according to schedule/due dates.
• Ensure classroom equipment is clean and well maintained at all times.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing techniques to assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
• Ability to relate well to parents, children, and staff.
• Flexibility in order to meet daily challenges of working in a childcare environment and to be available during varied work hours as needed.
• Other duties as need and/or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High-energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Be mentally and physically cleared by a physician to work with children
• Obtain and maintain NC Child Care Qualifying Letter
• Clear TB test
• Clear drug test

Education and Training

• High school diploma required
• Completed Associates degree in Early Childhood Education courses preferred
• Successful completion of EDU 119 encouraged if candidate does not have associates degree.
• Must maintain Teacher designation as determined by the State of NC.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending.
• Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• NC Qualification Letter (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $20