Child Care Lead Teacher I

About the role

Join Our Team as a Child Care Lead Teacher I

Location: Presbyterian Child Development Center - Charlotte, NC 

Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday: must be available between the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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 at Novant Health’s Presbyterian Child Development Center, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care.

Important Application Information:

Candidates must upload proof of DHHS Background Determination and Workforce/Status letters during the application process.

If you do not currently have these documents, the links to the websites below will provide additional information.

DHHS Criminal Background letter: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information

WORKS/STATUS letter from Workforce Education Unit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/works-workforce-online-reporting-and-knowledge-system

• 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

• Education: High School or GED, required. NC Credentials or equivalency plus 6 semester hours, required.
• Experience: 1 year early childhood work experience with children up to 12 years of age, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • NC Credentials or equivalency defined by regulatory compliance Division of Child Development Workforce Unit, required.
  • Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire, required.
  • ITS SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) within 2 months of hire, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background Check, renewed every 5 years.
  • BSAC if working with school age children.
  • CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children.· NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background letter · NC Division of Child Development Workforce letter within 2 months of hire · NC Institute for Child Development Professional ECE Certification within 2 months of hire
  • CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children. · ·
  • · Maintain training hours requirements as outlined by the Division of Child Development
• Additional Skills (preferred): Playground Safety

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.