Excel Learning Center·Wilmington, North Carolina
Promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and enriching caregiving. Implement an emergent curriculum to support children's growth and prepare them for future school success.
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!
Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving.
This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.
Our Teachers: Our wonderful company emergent curriculum that empowers teachers to teach to the child and what the children want to learn Convenient schedule of 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri Opportunity for professional development paid for by the company through our partnership with Early Learning Ventures, in addition to state trainings Unmatched, generous employee childcare discount (50% off for infants and toddlers, 75% for preschool and school age) Competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and 401k Job Requirements A minimum of 1 year experience in childcare. CDA (Infant/Toddler) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Able to pass background and hiring requirements. Pay Range $17.21—$18.25 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.
Requires a minimum of 1 year of childcare experience and a CDA or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and be able to pass background checks.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in North Carolina are often tied to steady school staffing needs, especially in classrooms that need extra instructional and behavioral support. These positions can be competitive because districts commonly look for candidates who meet ESSA-related qualifications, have early childhood coursework or experience, and can maintain CPI training for student safety. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your transcript, experience, and CPI status before applying.