Assistant Teacher

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

• Assists in the operation of the classrooms according to State and local governing agencies, Center policies, NCRLAP (ITERS/ECERS) guidelines.

• Assists in the creation and development of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the classroom meeting the cognitive, physical, social & emotional needs of the individual child.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the learning environment. Prepares needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in the operation of the classrooms according to State and local governing agencies, Center policies, NCRLAP (ITERS/ECERS) guidelines.
• Uses positive guidance techniques.
• Supervises classroom in the absence of Lead Teacher.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents.
  Helps maintain necessary documentation and records

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift children. Ability to move quickly in emergency situations, and interact energetically with children. Ability to withstand extensive standing, stooping, bending, and squatting. Ability to communicate with other individuals. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and/or blood/body fluids.