Assistant Preschool Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Benefits package

401k with match

Childcare discounts

Positive work environment

Open door policy

Shirts and swag

Job summary

The Growing Years in Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Preschool classrooms. The role requires a high school diploma or ECE credentials, with 6 credits in ECE courses or equivalent, and the ability to pass background checks.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm, with compensation of $16-$18 per hour, depending on education and experience. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, and a generous benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision insurance, plus a 401k

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with classroom activities and goals.
• Support children's emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction and feedback to improve program quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all children.
• Establish positive rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 40 lbs. as needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Classroom support

Family communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials

6 credits in early childhood education courses

Job description

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

• Preschool

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. plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Compensation: $16-$18 per hour; 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:

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:

• 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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