Children’s Cottage of Wilmington·Wilmington, North Carolina
Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities that promote children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth. Maintain a clean, safe environment and establish professional relationships with families.
Children's Cottage of Wilmington is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teacher to support in the following age groups: Two's To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks.
A plus if you have previous childcare experience!
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm Compensation: $15-$17 hr; based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Our Hiring Process: Resume screen Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) Q&A Classroom observation Offer Main Job Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Children's Cottage of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPEDU2
Requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and working actively around small children.
Market context
Assistant Teacher roles in North Carolina are often in steady demand because schools and child care programs need dependable classroom support. These positions are competitive when candidates can show energy, reliability, and readiness for active indoor and outdoor supervision, along with meeting state or accreditation education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here, then confirm your education credentials and highlight any child-focused experience in your application.
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