Associate Child Care Teacher- Child Care Services

Position: Associate Child Care Teacher- Child Care Services, Full Time Days
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina Department Child  Care Services Job Family Professional Work  Shift Days (United States of America)
Summary 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.

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:

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

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

High School or equivalent required

Proof of course completion in NC Credentials EDU
119 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

Work Experience:

2 years of responsible classroom experience in a professional childcare setting and or elementary school preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Knowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth to five years

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Ability to communicate effectively and visually observe children in the classroom

Physical Requirements:

Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing, and lifting of children and various objects

Required Licenses and Certifications CPR AED - American Heart Association, ITS-SIDS - NC Health and Human Services Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity