Unless noted, the positions listed below are open until further notice.
Interested applicants can apply in person, mail, or fax resume to:

Guilford Child Development
1200 Arlington Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
Fax resumes to (336)-510-7724
Attention: Human Resources Department

You may also click on the link at the bottom of this page for an application.

Email completed application to info@guilfordchilddev.org

Guilford Child Development Job Application (.doc)

Guilford Child Development Job Application (.pdf)

EOE/M/F/D/V

All candidates must meet all criteria as listed and not have had any disciplinary actions within the last year.

Head Start / Early Head Start Program Director
Are you a proven leader in early childhood education looking for a challenge? Guilford Child Development (GCD) is seeking a dynamic, experienced Director to oversee its Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Program, which includes operation of twelve HS/EHS Centers with 258 staff in Guilford County, NC, serving over 1000 young children and families. GCD operates the largest single county Head Start in North Carolina. GCD offers full day Head Start, Early Head Start, and extended day care services. GCD provides services to expectant mothers through a unique alignment between EHS and Nurse-Family Partnership, an intensive evidence-based nurse home visiting program. All 4 year old classrooms have low child/staff ratios, degreed teachers, and meet other quality standards by using blended funding from the state’s preschool program (More at Four).

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the HS/EHS Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership in the development and daily management of the HS/EHS programs and initiatives within this non-profit agency. The HS/EHS Director is responsible for ensuring effective implementation of agency and program specific policies, planning for and managing daily processes and initiating continuous program improvement, program planning, communication with agency staff, policy council and parents; staff and program assessment; grant application preparation; community relations and advocacy as well as being an integral member of the leadership team for Guilford Child Development.

The position includes fiscal, personnel, planning, and program development duties. Minimum Requirements are a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (for example Human Services) along with experience in daily management activities. Prior management experience, preferably with an educational or human services agency, that includes program planning, operations and evaluation, grant preparation and use of management information systems is important. Head Start/Early Head Start experience is desirable. Applicants must have experience in fiscal and contract management including the ability to develop and manage budgets. Experience in leading planning efforts with small and large teams as well as an understanding of the Head Start philosophy and ability to implement its principles of shared authority and decision-making is important. Computer skills are also important.

Guilford Child Development is a private not-for-profit organization with over forty years of service to families in Guilford County, NC. Our mission is to help young children and families reach their full potential. We offer family centered services through four programs: Head Start/Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, Regional Child Care Resources and Referral, and Catering for Kids. More information is available on our website: www.GuilfordChildDev.org

The agency offers an attractive salary as well as excellent benefits.  Please send a detailed cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements.

Head Start / Early Head Start Assitant Center Director
The Assistant Center Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring that the center is providing the level of quality as described by the Head Start Quality Criteria and the NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.

The ideal candidate would have a BS/BA degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a BS/BA with 18 semester hours in class work pertaining to the preschool education of children 0-4 preferred. An AA degree in Child Development may be accepted; at least two years experience in an early childhood education program, and supervision experience in Head Start (or a similar program) is preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to supervise others, as well as organize and implement procedures essential to the operation of a Child Development Center. Successful completion of Infant/Child or Community CPR Course and a Red Cross First Aid Course within the first 6 months of employment.

Teaching Positions

Teachers (More at Four, Early, and Extended Day
A BS/BA in Child Development/Early Childhood Education with B-K preferred. A BS/BA or AA in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, or BS/BA or AA out of field and actively pursing 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education coursework or BK licensure, actively pursing a BK-Licensure with completion within three years.

Teacher Assitant and Extended Day Teacher
Early Childhood Child Care Credentials preferred. High school diploma or GED required and must obtain Early Childhood Child Care Credentials within twelve months of hire.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, or related field, at least three (3) years of experience in working with preschool children and their families or the programs that serve them, demonstrated competence in delivery of training and technical assistance support to early childhood education programs, demonstrated competence in leadership, management, and supervision, an ability to establish good rapport with children, parents, and child care providers, demonstrated competence and experience with computers and database systems, must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, must possess a valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto liability insurance, have excellent oral and written communication skills, must have excellent computer skills.

Nurse-Family Partnership - Nurse-Family Advocate
Exciting opportunity for an energetic, well organized and autonomous registered nurse to be part of an exciting team. Ideal candidate will provide case management services to expectant women and young children. Experience in obstetrics or pediatrics a plus. M-F shift position with good benefits. Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Bus Monitors (5) part-time
Responsible for working under the supervision of the Transportation Manager/Bus Driver with duties relating to the transportation of children, parents, and duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates must have the following qualifications: must be 18 years or older; High School or GED required.  The ability to maintain good relationships with young children as well as demonstrated ability to perform effectively the duties required for the job including verbal ability to communicate, auditory capacity to respond to children and adults, visual ability to complete written assignments and physical ability to complete assignments given accommodations as required by law.