Assistant Teacher - After School Program

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

9 company-paid holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for CDS center

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Discounts via PerkSpot

Professional development coaching

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. in Garner, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy.

You will support the Lead Teacher and nurture curiosity, kindness, and growth in young learners. Daily tasks include delivering age-appropriate activities, maintaining a safe, clean classroom, engaging with children and families, and assisting with attendance and daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the School Age and Preschool classroom
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports

Job description

Assistant Teacher -- Garner, North Carolina

Your role

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.

You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the School Age and Preschool classroom
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports

Pay And Benefits

Pay: 13-15 per hour, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development