Excel Learning Center·Havelock, North Carolina
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for educating young children and supporting their growth within a dynamic team environment. They work to shape the future of children and families while maintaining state and federal licensing requirements.
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 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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and possess EDU 119. One year of childcare center experience and 12+ hours of ECE coursework are required or must be completed shortly after hire.
Market context
Assistant childcare teacher openings in North Carolina are often driven by steady demand for center-based early learning staff. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, EDU 119 or a CDA, 12 hours of ECE coursework, and prior center experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your coursework and experience match before applying.