Child Care Specialist

Overview

VGCC Childcare Center is a Five-Star-rated licensed childcare center. We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Two-Year-Old Teacher for our program. You would be directly overseeing the day-to-day care and education for Two (2) year old children while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the educational development, safety, and welfare of the children and staff. In accordance with the organizational chart and overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the Child Care Specialist reports to the Child Care Manager and is responsible for the daily care and teaching activities of the children assigned to him/her.

All of our full-time positions are eligible for the North Carolina State Benefits.

• State Health Insurance
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break (December 24th - January 1st)
• State Pension Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Application review and interview scheduling may begin prior to the posted closing date. The position may be filled before the closing date; therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible for full consideration.

• Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully at their level in all settings. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate.
• Use positive guidance techniques when responding to children’s behavior
• Engage with the children in their play, and be a positive role model for ways to handle emotions.
• Communicate with parents in a positive manner. Communicate a child’s concerns in a developmentally appropriate way. Talk with the director about developmental concerns before speaking with the parents.
• Generate and execute preschool curricula which promote the development of the child’s physical, cognitive, and social skills.
• Develop weekly lesson plans that are current and available to parents as well as other staff members. These plans are submitted to the Center Manager for her review each Friday by noon (for the following week’s activities).
• Supervise practicum students and assist in evaluating their progress.
• Administrate achievement instruments on children.
• Maintain files on each child including achievement profiles, teacher observations, examples of classroom work and attendance and medication records.
• Arrange and decorate the classroom in a pleasing and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Maintain classroom equipment and supplies; keep the classroom clean and sanitary. Perform light housekeeping chores as needed, such as sweeping floors, vacuuming rugs, cleaning and disinfecting tables, countertops, and other equipment.
• Utilize appropriate discipline techniques, and responsible for communicating with parents any problems or concerns.
• Schedule conferences with parents to advise them of their child’s progress (normally done twice per year).
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars, and meetings to keep updated on education theories and practices. Comply with the State Day Care Office’s minimum requirements for ongoing staff training.
• Plan and participate in any annual “special” programs or activities the Center might plan, i.e., Christmas Program, Graduation Exercises, Art Show, Halloween Carnival, etc.
• Notify the Center Manager of any equipment and/or maintenance needs.
• Perform emergency duties as needed, such as cooking, cleaning, providing transportation, substituting in other classrooms, filling in on other shifts, etc.
• Participate in routine staff meetings.
• Participate in Center planning.
• Perform related duties as required by Center Manager.
• Keep children within limits of sight and sound supervision at all times.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues through professional and respectful communication and collaboration. Proactively work to resolve issues and concerns. Assume a fair share of responsibility in the classroom.
• The Division, or the director of the child care center, may request an evaluation of a staff member's emotional and physical fitness to care for children when there is reason to believe that there has…