What We Offer
Join Our Team as a Child Care Lead Teacher II
Location: The Learning Place at Thomasville Medical Center
Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:45AM-5:45PM or 9:00AM-6:00PM
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 II at Novant Health's Learning Place, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care.
What You'll Do:
• 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
Important Application Information:
Candidates must provide proof of DHHS Background Determination and Workforce/Status letters during the application process. To expedite your application, please upload them with your application.
What We're Looking For:
Education: Two year Associates Degree Required. AA/AAS degree in Early Childhood or related field as defined by DHHS Division of Child Development Education unit.
Experience Required: Minimum of 2-year verifiable experience in a childcare center, or years of experience working with children up to 12 years of age.
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: NC Credentials EDU 119 or the equivalency defined by regulatory compliance Division of Child Development Workforce Unit. BSAC for school age children/summer camp. CDL license (if hired for driving buses).
Additional Skills Required: • DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background Letter (required renewal every 3 years), and Workforce Education or education verification. • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. • BSAC required for those working with school age children. • CPR/First Aid completion within 2 months of hire. • ITS SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome training) for teachers work in the classroom infants up to 2 years of age within 2 months of hire.
Additional Skills Preferred: • Playground safety training.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID: 143128