Assistant Preschool Teacher

Rockbrook Montessori; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Benefits: Dental/Medical/Vision

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts & Swag

Job summary

Hampstead Preschool of the Arts is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers for the Preschool age group. This is a full‑time on‑site role in Hampstead.

Qualified candidates need a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks. Wage offered is $15–$17 per hour, with benefits including paid trainings, dental, medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, childcare discounts, and a positive, family‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Experience in childcare or CDA or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom activities.
• Support emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of children.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and implement improvements as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment.
• Build rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Lift and move around children, up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hampstead Preschool of the Artsis a licensed childcare center seekingAssistant Teachers
for the following age groups:

• Preschool

To beQUALIFIEDfor this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Aplusif you have previous childcare experience or CDA or higher!

Required Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Compensation: $15-17/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, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• 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 ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process:

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

MainJob Responsibilities:

• Assistthe lead teacher with all aspectsof the classroomin a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activitiesthatencourage 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.
• Createandmaintainan environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family toprovidequality 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.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with childrenand desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Hampstead Preschool of the Arts 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.