Assistant Teacher - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Holidays & PTO

Tuition Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher in Morehead City, North Carolina. You will support the Lead Teacher by delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, helping to maintain a safe and organized classroom, and engaging with children during daily routines.

You will connect with families, record attendance and daily notes, and participate in ongoing professional development. This full-time role includes medical and retirement benefits, paid holidays, PTO, and

Qualifications

• Assist with delivering age-appropriate activities and support the Lead Teacher.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom respecting licensing and ratios.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, transitions and outdoor time.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Assist with attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Support Lead Teacher

Classroom engagement

Observe child development

Family communication

Job description

Assistant Teacher -- Morehead City, North Carolina

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