Assistant Toddler Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support toddlers and the lead teacher in the classroom. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to pass all background checks, and prior childcare center experience; college coursework or an associate degree is preferred.

Required shift is Monday–Friday, 8:15am–5:15pm, with compensation of $13-15 per hour based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background checks must be passed.
• Experience in a childcare center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with classroom activities and goals.
• Implement activities to promote emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction and incorporate feedback to improve the program.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all children.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Physical ability to work around small children and lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Professional rapport with families

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework or Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Description

• Toddlers

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support the following age groups:

• Toddlers

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, the ability to pass all background checks, and previous experience working in a childcare center. Completion of college level coursework or an associate's degree is preferred.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5:15pm

Compensation: $13-15 per hour, 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:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
• Q&A
• Classroom observation
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Wilmington Preschool of Arts is 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.