Job Summary:

Ministers to children in high-risk and crisis situations by planning and implementing educational programs that promote social, physical, spiritual and intellectual growth

Reports To:

Director, Children's Development Center

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides a safe environment for students by maintaining a clean, orderly and appealing classroom; removing known safety hazards and abiding by NC Child Care Laws, guidelines and best practice standards of care as set forth by the Division of Child Development; NC Department of Health and Human Services.
• Provides basic physical care of children (administering medications as necessary, diapers, feedings, etc…) as well as continuous visual and hands on supervision, behavior management and ongoing crisis intervention.
• Implements monthly curriculum themes, concepts, Bible focus, character education and educational goals through daily learning activities reflected in daily/weekly lesson plans and a monthly calendar; maintains record of daily observations as well as monthly progress reports given to parents and kept on file.
• Strives to maintain therapeutic parent/teacher relationships addressing all facets of family care by:
  • meeting with parents to discuss child’s needs
  • assisting parents with determining priorities
  • suggesting ways to promote development and learningv
  • posting lesson plans and schedules
  • facilitating parenting skills programs
• Observes and evaluates children’s behavior, performance, physical health and social development; stimulates intellectual, social and emotional growth of children by developing and directing educational programs and activities.
• Conducts or schedules developmental and social/emotional screenings to assess delays in each child’s development. Assists in making referrals to local agencies.
• Provides one on one instruction with speech and language development, math, computer skills, science, fine and gross motor skills, and kindergarten readiness.
• Plans weekly offsite and onsite special activities and events to increase children’s positive environmental exposure and supplement curriculum goals. Transports children to and from offsite activities.
• Retrieves, prepares, serves and cleans up morning and afternoon snacks, and lunches.
• Participates in continuing teacher education, training and weekly staff meetings.

Job Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development & Family studies or combination of work experience and education commensurate with above duties; OR
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Must be patient with children, creative, adaptable and concerned for the child’s unique needs.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision. Excellent planning, administrative and organizational skills, time management efficiency and careful attention to detail.
• Must pass North Carolina criminal background check; must become certified in CPR within the first 6 months of employment and recertify every year. First aid training is required every 3 years.
• Experience teaching and designing a curriculum for Pre-K children
• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook