Excel Learning Center·Jacksonville, North Carolina
The classroom aide will support the lead teacher in fostering a positive learning environment for young children. Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom activities and supporting the developmental growth of students.
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!
Do you have a passion for working with children and a strong desire to support their development and growth?
If you answered yes, and you're at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, we would be thrilled to meet you!
Pay Range $11.50—$11.50 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. Applicants should have or be working toward ECE coursework and possess experience teaching young children.
Market context
In North Carolina, childcare classroom aide roles are typically in steady demand because centers need support staff who can help maintain ratios and assist with daily classroom routines. These positions are competitive for candidates with early childhood coursework, experience teaching young children, and the required age and education credentials. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your ECE coursework and classroom experience closely match the posting before applying.