Assistant infant/toddler Teacher

LeafSpring School at Ballantyne; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

LeafSpring Schools in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom. You will help with play-based learning, routines, and individualized attention to support each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This role offers a balanced schedule with no evenings or weekends, paid training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education preferred.
• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time.
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests.
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations.
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies.
• Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team.
• Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment.

Skills

Experience in child care

Development principles

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team mindset

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance


• Competitive salary

Company

Company: LeafSpring School at Ballantyne

Location: Charlotte, NC 28277

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience

Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!

Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?

• Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!


• Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.


• Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill


• Paid training and continuing education opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement for professional development


• Meals provided daily


• Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning


• Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

Your Role as an Assistant Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You’ll help implement play-based learning activities, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time


• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests


• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations


• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies


• Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team


• Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom


• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)


• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)


• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children


• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset


• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs


• High school diploma or GED required


• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)