Lead Child Care Teacher

Job Title:

Lead Child Care Teacher

Location:

Durham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary/Pay Range: $33, per year

THOP Christian Academy Preschool is a brand-new, state-approved early childhood
development facility. We are fully committed to creating an enriching, safe, and nurturing
educational environment for young minds. We are building our founding team of dedicated
educators who want to shape the future of childcare in North Carolina.

• Curriculum & Management:
  Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with North Carolina early learning standards.
• Classroom Leadership:
  Maintain legal room ratios while structuring a supportive, safe, and engaging environment.
• Child Tracking:
  Document developmental milestones, daily routines, and behavioral observations.
• Parent Relations:
  Build strong partnerships through daily digital updates and parent-teacher conferences.

• A current North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or a valid equivalent (e.g., CDA, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development).
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare setting.
• Deep knowledge of NC DCDEE licensing standards and sanitation policies.
• A patient, warm, and highly communicative teaching philosophy.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must clear a comprehensive NC DCDEE Criminal Background Check (CBC), including fingerprinting, prior to your first day of work.
• Provide a negative TB test result and a completed Staff Medical Report dated within the last year.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.