Child Care Lead Teacher I

Join Our Team as a Child Care Lead Teacher I

Location: The Learning Place at Thomasville 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 I at Novant Health’s Learning Place, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care.

*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: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information
• WORKS/STATUS letter from Workforce Education Unit  https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/works-workforce-online-reporting-and-knowledge-system=

• Education: High School or GED, required. NC Credentials or equivalency plus 6 semester hours, required.
• Experience: 1 year early childhood work experience 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, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background Check, renewed every 5 years.
  • BSAC if working with school age children.
  • CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children.· 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
  • CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children. 
  •  Maintain training hours requirements as outlined by the Division of Child Development
• Additional Skills (preferred): Playground Safety

• 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