• Child Care Lead Teacher II

    Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC)


    What We Offer

    • Join Our Team as a Child Care Lead Teacher II

    • Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

     

    Are you a nurturing, energetic educator who thrives in a collaborative environment? At Novant Health’s Today’s Child Development Center, we’re looking for a Lead Teacher II who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space where children can learn, play, and grow.

     

    • Why You’ll Love Working With Us

    + Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission to deliver remarkable care and support to families in our community.

    + Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your voice, celebrates your strengths, and encourages professional growth.

    + Inclusive Environment: We embrace diversity and believe every child—and every team member—deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued.

    + Career Development: Access to ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and resources to help you thrive in your role.

    • What You’ll Bring

    + A passion for early childhood education

    + 2 years of experience in a child care setting

    + Flexibility and teamwork mindset

    + Commitment to safety, creativity, and excellence

    • Application Requirements

    To be considered, please include:

    + DHHS Background Determination Letter

    + Workforce/Status Letter

     

    Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today and help us shape a brighter tomorrow—one child at a time.

     

    What You'll Do

    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

     

    What We're Looking For

     

    + Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. AA/AAS degree in Early Childhood or related field as defined by DHHS Division of Child Development Education unit, required.

    + Experience: Minimum of 2-year verifiable experience in a childcare center, or years of experience working 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 (infants up to 12 months of age)of age), required.

    + Additional Skills Required:

    + DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background Letter (required renewal every 5 years), and Workforce letter (within 60 days of hire) or education verification until workforce letter is obtain.

    + Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

    + BSAC required for those working with school age children. CDL for school age if driving the buses.· 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 training.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    107524