Childcare Director

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

OBGYN-Horizons-412480

Career Area

Other

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Posting Open Date

09 / 18 / 2024

Application Deadline

10 / 25 / 2024

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Early Childhood Dvlpmnt Prctnr - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN07

Working Title

Childcare Director

Position Number

00053446

Vacancy ID

P019630

Full-time / Part-time Permanent / Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm

Work Location

Carrboro, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$40,500 - $50,630

Pay Band Information

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Position Summary Information

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education.

We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research : We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research.

We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

This position serves as the Director of the Horizons Child Development Center. This position will be responsible for the administrative duties of the center, supervising child care staff and ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations governing child care in regard to both the physical environment and the staff.

The center has the capacity to serve up to 40 children. This position will supervise 11 direct reports (the assistant director and 10 child care teachers) and will work with these employees to continue to develop in their positions and careers.

This position will need to know about childcare licensure requirements, ITERS and ECERS (child care environment rating scales) enhanced standard requirements, safety requirements, child care food program requirements and child care voucher requirements.

Knowledge of Early Head Start Program standards and how to implement the standards. The person in this position would need to effectively convey information to parents (patients) in the program, supervisees and Management Team members.

This person would also need to be able to manage the staff with minimal supervision. Must be able to meet the basic physical care needs of the children in a manner that is appropriate to the individual child.

Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development that allows him / her to meet the needs of these high risk children in a group and individual setting to improve their age appropriate socialization and behavior skills.

Must be able to understand and supervise the development and implementation of daily individual instructional plans for each of the children which are developmentally appropriate, and to monitor each child's progress and report to other members on the child team.

This position will participate in Horizons Interdisciplinary child team weekly to report the children's developmental progress and to actively problem solve and develop care plans for the children.

Must communicate with on-site therapists in the classroom about the children's progress and implement their recommendations.

Must effectively communicate with parents daily about their children's progress and any identified needs. Must be able to effectively communicate with all members of the UNC Horizons staff regarding the patients, their children, observed interactions and any other concerns that may arise.

Effective communication with Psychological therapist, case managers, Developmental therapists (PT / OT / Speech and Language) and other childcare staff members.

Monitors children for deficiencies in their development. Must make recommendations to supervisor and therapists for developmental needs that the children may have.

Must work with the parents to ensure that they understand the therapist's recommendations and how to address these needs at home.

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

Approved pre-employment fingerprinting background check from the NCDCDEE required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Not applicable.

Required Licenses / Certifications

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position / Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver's License

Special Instructions

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Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.