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, including Enhanced CAR

Generous Benefits Package (Dental, Med

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 a licensed childcare center in Cary, NC seeking Assistant Teachers to support Preschool and Infants with the lead teacher and daily classroom activities. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintain a clean, safe environment, and communicate with families to ensure quality care.

Training and competitive benefits are provided, including medical and dental coverage, 401k, and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Early childhood education credentials or 6 credits in ECE or equivalent.
• 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 support growth in emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and make improvements for quality of the program.
• Create and maintain a clean and safe environment for all children.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials

6 ECE college credits or equivalent

Job description

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

• Preschool


• Infants

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


• 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 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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