CDC Education Mentor Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 1285137200)

Description

Child Development Center  
Full Time
Day Shift 
7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices.  Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Supports the CDC teachers and staff through classroom mentoring and coaching to develop positive, strong cohesive teams. Acts as a resource for teachers to develop classroom strategies, age appropriate management and delivery of quality service. Assists teachers in creating record-keeping methodologies and portfolios for each child with consistent works samples and measurement of progress. Works closely with the Manager and Director to deliver curriculum and other key initiatives.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience working in an Early Childhood program in a lead teaching role.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education with 6 years of experience in a lead teaching role.
Required Certifications/Licensure: CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and renewed biannually.
Required Training: 20 Hours of DSS Training annually 

• Provides ongoing mentorship and coaching to teachers, focusing on instructional  strategies, classroom management, and child development.
• Models effective teaching practices and demonstrates innovative educational techniques.
• Collaborates with teachers to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that aligns with the CDC's philosophy and goals.
• Orients new teaching staff and complete on-boarding process. 
• Reviews and refines lesson plans, ensuring they meet SC Early Learning Standards and meets the individualized needs of students.
• Coordinates with the supervisor/manager to facilitate lesson planning opportunities.

• Assists teachers in implementing assessment strategies to monitor children's progress and development.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify areas for improvement and supports teachers in addressing these goals.
• Fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment among the teaching staff.
• Communicates regularly with the Director regarding the progress and needs of the teaching teams.
• Engages and meets with parents and guardians, providing updates on their child's development and addressing any concerns.
• Ensures that all teaching practices comply with DSS licensing regulations and SC Early Learning Standards, supporting the CDC in maintaining accreditation and quality standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.