Experience of Ballantyne

• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
  
  
• Plan fun, age-appropriate learning and play activities.
  
  
• Support children's social, emotional, language, thinking, and physical development.
  
  
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
  
  

• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
  
  
• Keep lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records up to date.
  
  
• Follow each child's needs and developmental progress.
  
  
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning.
  
  
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers throughout the day.
  
  

• Share updates with families about their child's day, learning, and progress.
  
  
• Respond to family questions and concerns with care and professionalism.
  
  
• Work as a team with other teachers and center leadership.
  
  
• Set a positive example for classroom practices and teamwork.
  
  
• Help support and train teachers as they grow in their roles.
  
  

• Follow TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom guidelines.
  
  
• Adjust activities to meet children's ages, abilities, and learning needs.
  
  
• Follow North Carolina childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
  
  
• Maintain classroom ratios and actively supervise children at all times.
  
  
• Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as needed.
  
  
• Attend required training and professional development.
  
  

• Follow TLE classroom and curriculum standards.
  
  
• Help families understand what their children are learning.
  
  
• Take part in family engagement activities and center events.
  
  
• Create a warm, positive, and professional classroom environment.
  
  

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
  
  
• Must be at least 18 years old.
  
  
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
  
  
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
  
  
• Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.
  
  
• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices.
  
  
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
  
  
• Ability to work well with children, families, and a team.
  
  
• Must meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, including applicable background checks, health requirements, and required training.