Assistant Teacher - Infant and School Age Classrooms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools in Clayton, North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers with age-appropriate lessons, hands-on activities, and daily routines that foster curiosity, kindness, and growth.

You will help maintain a safe, clean classroom, engage with young learners, document attendance and progress, and build strong relationships with families through consistent communication. This role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Genuine care for children and commitment to safety and well-being.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building with families

Physical ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework/degree (a plus)

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Teacher - Clayton, 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 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well-being
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families
• Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children

A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required. We hire for character and train for skill.