Location
Thomasville, North Carolina
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The role involves planning and implementing daily educational activities to support the growth and development of young children. It also requires maintaining a safe classroom environment and collaborating with staff and parents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten license or be working toward one. At least one year of childcare experience and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.
Job description
Kids Only is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This role is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities that support the growth, development, and well-being of young children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and committed to upholding the mission and values of EveryAge.
Key responsibilities
- Child development & classroom management
- Plan and conduct daily activities that promote optimal growth and development for each child.
- Prepare and organize educational materials needed to implement daily lesson plans.
- Maintain an orderly, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behaviors.
- Complete all SmartStart assessments and required classroom documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend required in-service training to meet NC Daycare Law standards.
- Participate in community activities that enhance professional competence.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Team collaboration & communication
- Supervise and support personnel assisting with daily group activities.
- Attend staff and parent meetings and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
- Share information appropriately with staff while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Support and participate in teamwork across the organization.
- Organizational & compliance responsibilities
- Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of EveryAge and adhere to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
- Ensure an atmosphere that protects the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents and children.
- Follow all safety procedures, including standard precautions, fire/safety/disaster plans, and risk management practices.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident, employee, and operational data.
- Uphold laws and policies that ensure a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and unsafe conditions.
Qualifications
- Minimal education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must hold, or be actively working toward, a North Carolina (NC) Birth–Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or a B-K/Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
- Must maintain the B-K or Pre-K/K Add-on Initial or Continuing License in accordance with G.S. 115C-296 (II) and NC State Board of Education Policy LICN-005.
- Minimal experience
- At least one year of childcare experience required.
- Other qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be enrolled with the Early Educator Support, Licensure & Professional Development Unit of the Division of Child Development and Early Education.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community partners.
- Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting EveryAge’s mission and values.
