Lead Child Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Child Care Teacher
Location: Durham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary/Pay Range: $33,000-35,000 per year

About Us:
THOP Christian Academy Preschool is a brand-new, state-approved early childhood
development facility. We are fully committed to creating an enriching, safe, and nurturing
educational environment for young minds. We are building our founding team of dedicated
educators who want to shape the future of childcare in North Carolina.
What You'll Do:
• Curriculum & Management: Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
aligned with North Carolina early learning standards.
• Classroom Leadership: Maintain legal room ratios while structuring a supportive, safe,
and engaging environment.
• Child Tracking: Document developmental milestones, daily routines, and behavioral
observations.
• Parent Relations: Build strong partnerships through daily digital updates and parent-
teacher conferences.
You'll Thrive Here If You Have:
• A current North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or a valid equivalent
(e.g., CDA, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development).
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare setting.
• Deep knowledge of NC DCDEE licensing standards and sanitation policies.
• A patient, warm, and highly communicative teaching philosophy.
Compliance & Hiring Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must clear a comprehensive NC DCDEE Criminal Background Check (CBC),
including fingerprinting, prior to your first day of work.
• Provide a negative TB test result and a completed Staff Medical Report dated within
the last year.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications within 90
days of hire.