Lead 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 Demonstrates positive teaching practices, maintain professionalism, leadership skills, in an effective learning 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: Maintains a positive parent-teacher relationship Interacts appropriately with children Maintains Learning Centers Maintains a warm, inviting child friendly classroom environment Plans and implements Educational programs and daily activities Establishes a weekly schedule and lesson plan Promotes each child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development Provides a clean, safe and healthy work environment Maintains accurate records Documents children's progress and completes all State required documents Provides instruction for Teachers Manages children's behavior Comply with the provisions of the Child Maltreatment Reporting Act by bringing any suspected cases of child maltreatment to Director or Co-Director for possible reporting to the designated reporting agency 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:

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required CPR and First Aid certifications required Infant Toddler Safe Sleep (ITS-SIDS) certification required

Work Experience:

1 year of responsible classroom experience in a professional large Child Care Center required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth-five years old and up to 12 years old for Weekend Care Knowledge of State Child Care regulations

Physical Requirements:

Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing and lifting of children and various objects Ability to stand for 30 minutes Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and age appropriately Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.