Child Care Lead Teacher II

Child Care Lead Teacher II

Join Our Team at Today's Child Development Center at Forsyth Medical Center

Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 9:30 AM- 6:30 PM

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can grow and thrive? As a Child Care Lead Teacher II at Novant Health's Learning Place, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care.

What You'll Do:

• Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing learning experience that supports each child's unique development
• Uphold the center's goals, guidelines, and high standards of care
• Ensure full compliance with North Carolina Division of Child Development regulations and Health Department sanitation requirements
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children, families, and team members feel valued and supported

Important Application Information

Candidates must upload proof of DHHS Background Determination and Workforce/Status letters during the application process. To expedite your application, please upload them with your application.

If you do not currently have your DHHS Documents please use the following links for more information and to start the process to obtain them:

• DHHS Criminal Background letter:
• WORKS/STATUS letter from Workforce Education Unit

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Two year Associates Degree, required. AA/AAS degree in Early Childhood or related field as defined by DHHS Division of Child Development Education unit.
• Experience: minimum of 2-year verifiable experience in a childcare center, or years of experience working with children up to 12 years of age, required.
• Licensure/Certification: NC Credentials or equivalency defined by regulatory compliance Division of Child Development Workforce Unit, required. Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire, required. ITS SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) within 2 months of hire (infants up to 12 months of age), required.
• Additional Skills (required): DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background Letter (required renewal every 5 years), and Workforce letter (within 60 days of hire) or education verification until workforce letter is obtained. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. BSAC required for those working with school age children. CDL for school age if driving the buses. NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background letter NC Division of Child Development Workforce letter within 2 months of hire NC Institute for Child Development Professional ECE Certification within 2 months of hire CPR/First Aid completion within 2 months of hire. ITS SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome training) for teachers work in the classroom infants up to 2 years of age within 2 months of hire.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred): Playground Safety training

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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