Employment Opportunities at GCPC

Director of Smart Start Investments

The Guilford County Partnership for Children (GCPC) is seeking a Director of Smart Start Investments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who is passionate about systems change, accountability, and improving outcomes for children prenatal to age five. The Director of Smart Start Investments is a key leadership position at the Guilford County Partnership for Children. This individual leads the strategic, equitable, and data-driven allocation of over $5 million annually in Smart Start funding to support young children, families, and early childhood educators in Guilford County. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role provides oversight, evaluation, and technical assistance to funded partners while ensuring compliance with state and local requirements. The Director collaborates with community stakeholders, manages funding processes and contracts, monitors program impact, and translates data into actionable insights to strengthen the local early childhood system.

GCPC offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid leave, 13 holidays, and a 7% retirement contribution. Hiring range for the position is $72,000 – $76,000 annually.

To apply: Review the full job description here. Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to operations@guilfordchildren.org. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by March 20, 2026.

Detailed Job Description

Director of Strategic Initatives

The Guilford County Partnership for Children is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives. The ideal candidate brings experience in strategy, systems change, or policy work within the nonprofit or public sector, a strong understanding of early childhood issues, and a proven ability to build partnerships and drive collective impact.

Application period is currently closed.

Local Opportunities in Early Childhood Education

The following positions are courtesy of local early childhood education facilities and GCPC funded partners, and not direct roles with the Guilford County Partnership for Children. Please follow the instructions on the job posting for submitting applications.

For any GCPC funded partner organization or any licensed, regulated childcare facility interested in sharing a job posting, please send an email with title, location, and a short job description including how to apply for the employment opportunity.

Seeking NC Pre-K Teacher

Five star facility seeking a licensed NC Pre-K early childhood educator to provide quality enhanced learning opportunities to support kindergarten readiness skills. Contact M.Deborah Foster or stop by His Glory Child Development Center, Inc at 3223 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, where children stand tall an achieve high.

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NC Pre-K Lead Teacher

Kid Appeal Learning Center is seeking a qualified NC Pre-K Lead Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a current Birth–Kindergarten Teaching License and be committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a supportive learning environment.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may send their resume to kidappeal2@icloud.com or call 336-887-3684 for more information.

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Multiple Positions for GenerationEd

NC Pre-K Teacher, Classroom Resource Partner, Early HeadStart Teacher

For a detailed job description and application process, please select the link for the individual job listings below. For additional questions, contact Sharee Woodell, Talent Acquisition Partner at GenerationEd at Sharee.Woodell@Gen-EdNC.org.

Link to the GenerationEd career center: Career Center | Recruitment
Direct links to the positions listed:
- NC Pre-K Teacher - Career Center | Recruitment
- Early Head Start Teacher - Career Center | Recruitment

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Guilford County Schools

Pre K Teachers

Pre-k Teacher vacancies can be found at the Guilford County Schools website. Requirement: Degree in Early Childhood or a related field that will qualify for a BK license in North Carolina.

Please apply for positions online and send your resume to Amy Pendergrass, Director of Early Learning pendera@gcsnc.com.

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Substitute Child Instructors with Reading Connections

Reading Connections is currently looking for substitute child instructors to join the team. Shifts are 3 hours in length--both daytime and evening opportunities are available in Greensboro and High Point. Starting pay is $18.50. To apply please email your resume to Joanna Ericksen, Director of Family Literacy: jericksen@readingconnections.org.

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Open Positions at NCPC/Smart Start

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RFPs

There are no GCPC RFPs at this time.

If interesed in learning about our Smart Start grant funding cycles - visit our Smart Start Requests for Proposals.

If interested in learning about our opportunities for the Infant and Toddler Grant Opportunities - visit Educator Expansion Grant.

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