Excel Learning Center·Havelock, North Carolina
The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for shaping the future by educating young children and making a lasting difference for children and families within the Early Learning Academies community. This role involves working directly with children in a classroom setting to support their growth and development.
Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.
There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!
🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 We are pleased to announce an opening for a dedicated and qualified Assistant Teacher to join our dynamic team! We are looking for candidates with 1 year of childcare center experience working with children, who possess EDU 119, and have completed 3 additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, or are eager to complete these within 60 days of employment. If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to reach out to us! Your rewarding journey with our team could be just around the corner!
Pay Range $13—$15.50 USD
Grow With Us We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.
Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, possess EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or be working towards it), and have experience teaching young children. Applicants must also demonstrate a love for teaching and the ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements.
Market context
In North Carolina, experienced assistant childcare teachers are typically needed in centers that must maintain staff-to-child coverage and meet licensing standards. This role can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who already have EDU 119, ECE coursework, and hands-on experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then confirm your coursework status and child care credentials in your application.