Floater/Assistant Teacher

Floater Teacher/Co-Teacher
Full Time | $16-18

Chapel Hill Day Care Center is seeking passionate educators to join our team! Teachers looking for a dynamic, fast-paced, fun environment to work in are encouraged to apply.

Role Responsibilities

● Assist with planning and executing activities that support the cognitive, physical and social-emotional growth and development of children in care

● Responsible for Assisting in creating an appropriate and safe learning environment
● Ensuring the welfare, health and safety of all children
● Develop partnerships with parents/guardians on behalf of each child and engage and encourage parent participation in the program
● Keep up to date with in-service training, certifications and compliance.

Skills & Abilities

● Knowledge of early childhood development and group care practices.
● Effectively able to collaborate with teachers, leadership and families
● Strong communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills
● Ability to maintain an overall positive and professional attitude
● Effectively able to plan, organize and implement educational activities
● Make sound decisions on behalf of children, while protecting their well-being
● Serve as a role model for children, their families and other staff members.
● Manage confidential information appropriately.
● Develop a NAEYC classroom portfolio

Require Qualifications

● Associates or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, psychology, or related
● 2 years professional teaching experience with children age 5 or younger, preferably in a 5 Star licensed program.
● Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
● Must meet North Carolina guidelines for the role, including passing a criminal background check and a negative TB test. .
● CPR and First Aid certified preferred

What we offer:
● 401(k) + matching

About us

The staff at Chapel Hill Day Care Center honors each child as a unique individual who has the right to a happy childhood.

We see our Center as an extension of home and the uniqueness of each child's cultural heritage is recognized and respected. Our program strives to develop the child holistically while sparking curiosity and promoting mastery of the environment.

Our activities, which are based on the needs of individual children and build upon their previous experiences, including early literacy, mathematics, the arts, social studies, science, and technology. Our curriculum supports not only cognitive development, but also the physical, social, and emotional abilities of each child.

Most importantly, we endeavor to be a fun, safe and happy place for children to spend their early years.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please list 2-3 days you are available to come in for an interview at 9:30am. Please be prepared to stay for 2 hours to conduct a working interview while at the center.

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Criminal Background Check (Required)

Work Location: In person