KATHERINE NEWKIRK
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Vision-driven childcare professional with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, center operations, and administrative leadership. Skilled in staff supervision, financial processing, transportation coordination, and regulatory compliance. Holder of Early Childhood Administration Credential Level II. Relocating to Raleigh, NC in May 2026 and seeking Director, Assistant Director, or Teacher opportunities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher | Executive Secretary | Operations Support
New Forever Young Childcare
01.2010 - Current
- Lead daily operations ensuring compliance with NC childcare regulations
- Supervise staff and support lesson planning and classroom management
- Process tuition payments and maintain financial records
- Perform administrative duties: calls, data entry, records, correspondence
- Prepare meals following dietary guidelines
- Transport children using center vehicle
- Maintain logs for meals, health, and activities
- Previously supervised overnight operations
Assistant Teacher
Cozy Corner Child Development Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained safe classroom environment
- Assisted with lesson planning and student development tracking
- Communicated with parents through newsletters
Lead Teacher
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed lesson plans and monitored student progress
- Built strong relationships with families
- Managed classroom operations
3rd Shift Residential Technician
New Forever Young Group Care
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Provided overnight supervision ensuring safety and well-being
- Supported behavioral and emotional needs
- Maintained documentation and reports
- Assisted with daily living activities
Floater Teacher
GrandKidz Child Care
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Assisted across infant to school-age classrooms
- Supported daily routines and transportation
- Maintained safe learning environment
Education
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton High School
Skills
- Center Operations & Leadership
- Staff Supervision & Training
- Licensing Compliance (NC Regulations)
- Curriculum Planning & Development
- Parent Relations & Communication
- Administrative & Office Management
- Tuition Payment Processing & Financial Tracking
- Transportation Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CPR Certified
Certification
- Early Childhood Administration Credential Level II
- EDU 119 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (Preschool)
- Infant/Toddler Care Certification
- Early Childhood Foundations
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Cozy Corner Child Development Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Teacher
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Teacher | Executive Secretary | Operations Support
New Forever Young Childcare
01.2010 - Current
3rd Shift Residential Technician
New Forever Young Group Care
01.2005 - 01.2016
Floater Teacher
GrandKidz Child Care
01.2002 - 01.2006
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton High School