Early Childhood Teacher

Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

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

The position will perform the following duties:

• Incorporate into these plans any suggestions or goals for the child that are developed by any outside providers (Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapists, Horizon’s Child and Family Therapist, etc.).
• Comply with Policies and Regulations: Meet all 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 of the center’s physical environment or of items that need to be replaced.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents.
• Offer support, advice, and encouragement to the 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 where appropriate and supervisors.

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 child 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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally