Child Development Center Staff II, Lead Teacher

Child Development Center Staff II, Lead Teacher

Salary

$35,360.00 Annually

Location

Thomasville, NC

Job Type

Full-time Staff

Job Number

CDCLT2

Department

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Closing Date

5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Be part of something big.

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to student learning and success, as well as the economic growth of the communities we serve. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally.

We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!

What youll do on a typical day

The Child Development Center Staff II, Lead Teacher position is a twelve month position. This position works in a fully equipped, high-quality classroom and holds primary responsibility for designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate early care and education environment. This position reports directly to the Director of the Child Development Center and has the following responsibilities:

• Promote the college mission, vision and values
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate classroom environments that reflect and support diversity for children aged six weeks to five years
• Integrating principles of child development into all aspects of program planning and daily practice
• Modeling research-based, current best practices in early childhood care and education
• Observing, documenting, and assessing development and learning at both individual and group levels
• Demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to working collaboratively within a team-based environment
• Maintaining accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records for each child
• Consulting with the Director and/or Assistant Director of the Child Development Center to recommend appropriate resources and referrals for families as needed
• Supervising Early Childhood Education students in the classroom, providing timely and constructive feedback on assignments, observations, and cooperative work experiences
• Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Your attributes

Successful candidates will possess:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience in an Early Childhood setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience working with preschool-aged children, particularly in a Pre-K setting.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Competence in using technology for both instructional and administrative purposes.

Work environment

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.

A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• State Health Plan Insurance
• Employee-only basic dental coverage at no cost
• $20,000.00 life insurance provided at no cost
• Employer contributions to the Teachers' and State Employee Retirement System
• Optional benefits include vision, telemedicine, cancer, life, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Supplemental retirement plans include 401k, 403b, and 457
• Longevity pay with ten qualifying years of state service
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Sick leave, personal observance leave, vacation leave and/or personal leave

Employer Davidson-Davie Community College

Address PO Box 1287

Lexington, North Carolina, 27293

Phone 336-224-4540

Website https://www.davidsondavie.edu/mission-vision-values/employment/