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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Excel Learning Center·Leland, North Carolina

$12 - $14/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 9 days ago
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About the role

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for shaping the future of young children by providing high-quality education and support in infant and toddler classrooms. They work within a supportive team to foster growth and development for children and families.

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!

Excel Early Learning Leland is thrilled to invite you to join our amazing team as an Assistant Teacher! 🎉 Are you ready to make a difference?

To qualify, all you need is a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a licensed center.

Plus, we’re looking for someone with hands-on experience in an infant and toddler classroom. 🍼👶 While we prefer candidates who have completed EDU 119 and additional ECE courses, we’re more than happy to support your immediate completion upon hire.

Let’s grow together! 🚀 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.

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Hiring organization

Excel Learning Center

More than just a daycare, we are staffed by a team of professionals with decades of early learning experience who believe in unleashing children’s innate curiosity by weaving learning into every activity throughout the day. We have a strong belief in the importance of meaningful...

Salary listed on 37 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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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.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a licensed center. Completion of EDU 119 and additional ECE coursework is preferred or required upon hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Teaching
  • Infant Care
  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Toddler Care

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

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$12 - $14/hr
Location
Leland, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
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Market context

Early childhood roles remain steady in North Carolina

Demand for Early Childhood Assistant Teachers in North Carolina is typically steady because licensed centers need staff who can support classroom routines, supervision, and early learning activities. This role is competitive when candidates already have center-based experience, meet age and diploma requirements, and can complete EDU 119 or other ECE coursework; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the licensed-center requirement and note any coursework you still need.

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