Assistant Teacher

The Growing Years; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Career Development

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun Place to Work

Job summary

The Growing Years in Cary, NC is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants and PreK within a family‑oriented, close‑knit team. You will assist the lead teacher and help foster emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development while maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, early childhood education credentials or 6 credits in ECE, and can pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the center’s philosophy and goals.
• Implement activities that support growth in emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive feedback, and make improvements for program quality.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for all children.
• Establish professional rapport with each family to provide quality care.
• Physically capable of working with small children (sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs) and lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Background check clearance

Childcare experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials

6 credits in early childhood education

Job description

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

• Infants
• PreK

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

Compensation: $15-18/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

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 Yearsis 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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