Assistant Teacher

Excel; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 18,597 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays and Paid Time off

401K with company match

Large employee childcare discount

No nights or weekends

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Excel Creative Early Learning in Wilmington, NC is looking for passionate Assistant Teachers to join their team. Responsibilities include supporting children's growth and implementing engaging activities in a positive classroom environment.

Ideal candidates have childcare experience, a HS diploma/GED, and a love for teaching young children. Excel offers competitive pay, benefits, and a pathway for career growth in early childhood education. Join a supportive culture that values all employees!

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED.
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it).
• Experience teaching young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's growth and learning.
• Implement curriculum and engage children in activities.
• Meet state and federal childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Experience teaching young children

EDU 119

Football coaching

Education

HS diploma or GED

12+ hours of ECE coursework

Job description

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? AtEarly Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

We are currently seeking Passionate Assistant Teachers to join our Team! Childcare experience and completion of EDU 119 or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of employment required.

Pay Range: $13.50 — $16 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off
• 401K with company match
• Large employee childcare discount
• No nights or weekends — ever
• A supportive, family‑like team culture

What It Takes to Join Us

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
• Experience teaching young children
• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us

We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.