Early Childhood Teacher

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

This position is for a Childcare Teacher within our Horizons Program. This position will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for the children on a weekly and daily basis. 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 which includes meeting all regulations of the NC Division of Child Development, Early Head Start and the policies and procedures of the UNC Horizons Program as well as the childcare center.

This position will provide supervision of the children in care to maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. This position must 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. This position will 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Must have the ability to provide effective verbal feedback to parents regarding daily interactions. Ability to collect/record routine information effectively in written form regarding daily interactions.

• Must have the ability to provide basic physical care of children under regular supervision. Ability to report socialization and behavioral teaching needs to leadership.

• Must have the ability to assist in delivering established instructional plans.

• Must be able to perform routine checks to ensure facilities are free of hazards. Ability to provide preventive care, first aid, and medication as directed.

• Must have ability to maintain inventory of supplies for the classroom. Ability to log daily activities as needed. Ability to attend skill development programs as required.

• Must have knowledge of appropriate program rules and regulations, NCDCDEE regulations and appropriate code of ethics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials or previous Early Childhood Education coursework.

• Knowledge of the population we serve.

• Experience planning activities, lessons, and meals for children in a daycare center.

Required Licenses/Certifications 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, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver's License Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263154