Early Childhood Teacher

Position Summary

This Early Childhood Teacher position will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for the children on a weekly and daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate any suggestions or goals for the child that are developed by outside providers (Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapists, Horizon’s Child and Family Therapist, etc.) into activity plans.
• Comply with policies and regulations of the NC Division of Child Development, Early Head Start, and the policies and procedures of the childcare center on a daily basis.
• Comply with the administrative policies of the UNC Horizons Program and the childcare center.
• Provide supervision of and interaction with the children in care to maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to the maintaining of the childcare center’s physical environment by discarding any broken or dangerous items and informing supervisor of any health/safety hazards or items that need to be replaced.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents.
• Offer support, advice, and encouragement to parents regarding their child’s goals, accomplishments, and overall well-being.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences to review any adjustment, behavior, progress, or other concerns.
• Participate as an active and involved member of the UNC Horizons team as well as the childcare center team.
• Regularly attend UNC Horizons staff meetings, trainings, annual conference and other events.
• Attend and actively participate in all Horizons Child Development Center specific events, meetings, and trainings.
• Communicate questions and concerns regarding Horizons with other team members and supervisors where appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge of early childhood education and development.
• Experience or knowledge of children of parents with substance use disorders.
• Experience planning activities, lessons, and meals for children in a daycare center.
• Experience with infants and toddlers (ages 6-24 months).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to lift children ages 5 and under, with or without accommodation.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; rotating schedule.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Salary

$35,498 - $36,764