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Early Care & Education

Services for Child Care Professionals

Research shows that high quality early care and education programs help children develop stronger language, pre-mathematical and social skills than those in lower quality settings. Smart Start Rowan works with local child care centers, family child care homes and church preschools to improve the quality of early learning environments. Supporting educational opportunities for child care professionals is a priority. Below are a list of Smart Start Rowan programs that work to enhance the experiences a child receives during those first critical years.

Child Care Resource and Referral: Training and on-site assistance to child care professionals working to maintain or improve quality. For information regarding training’s please contact: Jamie Guagliano, Early Education Program Lead 704-603-3351, jguagliano@smartstartrowan.org

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North Carolina Pre-K (NCPK): Free high quality pre-kindergarten education for four-year-olds who may not have had the opportunities that prepare them for success in school. To inquire about becoming a NC Pre-K site, call 704-630-9085.

W.A.G.E.$. Provides education-based salary supplements to reward teacher education and continuity of care for those working with children between the ages of 0-5. If you are interested in participating in the WAGE$ program, please complete a WAGE$ application (PDF). Services are provided by Child Care Services Association, 919-967-3272, and funded by Smart Start Rowan.

Behavioral Support: Provides training and in classroom assistance to child care professionals to support inclusion of children with special needs, developmental concerns or social-emotional issues. Services provided by Partners in Learning Child Development and Family Resource Center, 704 638-9020.

Smart Start Rowan Newsletter, October – December 2019 Issue

Recognized in the News

Rowan County Early Childhood Professional provider Denise Lyerly, owner of Joy-N-The Morning Home Childcare was recognized for her involvement in the Early Childhood Club and in the community during the Student Leadership Awards at Stanly Community College.

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Bilingual Resource Specialist

Smart Start Rowan, a local nonprofit, seeks a Bilingual Resource Specialist, whose duties include serving as the front desk receptionist to assist walk-in clients and direct callers to the appropriate departments, as well as oversight of the Early Learning Resource Center, which includes the lending library, teacher workroom, and play room. Applicant must speak Spanish fluently and have excellent customer service skills & strong business administration skills. Knowledge of Early Childhood a plus. Two years’ experience working with the public, particularly families, and an AS/AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred, but not required. Must be a team player, self-motivated, detail orientated, w/ excellent communication, organization & interpersonal skills. Interested applicants should send cover letter & resume to Laura Villegas, Smart Start Rowan, 1329 Jake Alexander Blvd. S., Salisbury, NC 28146. Position open until filled.

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Parent Educator

Smart Start Rowan Inc., a local nonprofit, seeks a full-time Parent Educator, to implement the Triple P and Kaleidoscope Play & Learn parent education programs) throughout Rowan County. BS/BA in ECE or a closely related field & at least 2 yrs. exp. working with young children (ages birth to 5yrs) and parents is preferred. Must be self-motivated w/ excellent communication, organization & interpersonal skills. Fluency in Spanish & Triple P certification a plus. Send cover letter, resume to Laura Villegas at 1329 Jake Alexander Blvd. S., Salisbury, NC 28146. Position open until filled. 

NC Pre-K 2019-2020

To obtain an application for the 19-20 school year
please click on the NC Pre-K link below. 704-630-9085
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