Loading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signal

Location

Leland, North Carolina

Salary

$12 - $14 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Assistant Teacher will support lead teachers in shaping the future of young children through educational activities. They are responsible for maintaining a supportive classroom environment and adhering to all state and federal childcare licensing requirements.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and possess an EDU 119 or CDA credential. Applicants should have experience working in a childcare or school setting and be committed to supporting the growth of young children.

high schoolprofessional certificateTeachingSafety complianceLesson planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationStudent engagement

Job description

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!

We are actively looking for a qualified Assistant Teacher to join our team. To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess either EDU 119 or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, along with an additional 3 semester hours of relevant coursework. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience working in a childcare facility or school setting.

Pay Range $12—$14 USD

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
  • Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time off
  • 401K with company match
  • Large employee childcare discount
  • No nights or weekends — ever
  • A supportive, family-like team culture
  • What It Takes to Join Us
  • At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
  • EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
  • Experience teaching young children
  • A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
  • Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • 401k with company match
  • Competitive pay
  • Ongoing coaching
  • In-service learning
  • Employee childcare discount