Assistant Preschool Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Growing Years is seeking Assistant Teachers to support Preschool and Pre-K in Clayton, NC. The role requires a high school diploma and early childhood education credentials or 6 credits, with background checks required; childcare experience is a plus.

Shifts are Monday–Friday during daytime hours. Compensation ranges from $15–$16.50 per hour, depending on education and experience, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a family-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 college credits in early childhood education.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the center's philosophy and goals.
• Implement activities that foster emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and make improvements for program quality.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for all children.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Possess the physical ability to work with young children (sitting, standing, walking, running, stairs).
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs and meet all physical requirements.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials

6 credits in early childhood education

Job description

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

• Preschool
• 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, 9:00am - 6:00pm OR 8:30am - 5:30pm OR 8:45am - 5:45pm

Compensation:

$15-16.50/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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