Assistant Pre-K Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Growing Years in Clayton, NC is seeking Assistant Teachers to support Pre-K students. The role requires a high school diploma and completion of early childhood credentials or 6 ECE credits, with background checks. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm.

Compensation: $17/hour, depending on education and experience. We offer competitive pay, trainings, benefits, and more. Join a family-oriented organization that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits in ECE courses or equivalent is required.
• Ability to pass all background checks is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom activities in line with the center's philosophy and goals.
• Implement activities that promote emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction well, accept constructive criticism, and implement improvements as needed to enhance program quality.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for all children.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Demonstrate physical ability to work around young children (sitting, standing, walking, running, stairs).
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials or 6 credits in ECE

Job description

The Growing Years of Clayton is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support the following age groups:

• Pre-K

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma, completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits worth of early childhood education courses or their equivalent, 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: $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
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 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 for Assistant Teachers:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities for Assistant Teachers:

• 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.

The Growing Years 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.

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