Early Childhood Teacher

Department :

OBGYN-Horizons - 412480

Career Area : Other

Posting Open Date : 09 / 19 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 01 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Early Childhood Teacher

Position Number : 20073168, 20073559

Vacancy ID : S026154

Full-time / Part-time :

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week : 30

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $20.00 / per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research : We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary :

This position will implement developmentally appropriate activities for the children ages birth to five on an as-needed basis to support staff in their absence. This position will comply with policies and regulations including meeting all regulations of the NC Division of Child Development, Early Head Start and the policies and procedures of the childcare center daily. This position will also be responsible for complying with the administrative policies of the UNC Horizons Program and the childcare center.

This position will provide supervision of and interaction with the children in care to maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. The Early Childhood Development Practitioner will contribute to the maintenance of the childcare center’s physical environment by discarding any broken or dangerous toys and informing supervisor of any health / safety hazards of the center’s physical environment or of items that need to be replaced.

This position will establish and maintain effective communication with parents and offer support, advice and encouragement to the parents regarding their child’s goals, accomplishments and overall well-being. This position will communicate questions and concerns regarding Horizons and / or Sunrise Corner with other team members with appropriate supervisors.

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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.