Assistant Twos Teacher

LeafSpring School at Ballantyne; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LeafSpring School at Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, safe, and engaging early learning environment for infants to preschool children.

You'll help implement play-based activities, manage routines, and communicate with families while benefiting from paid training, tuition assistance, meals provided daily, and a supportive team-driven culture with no evening or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
• Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
• Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Skills

Child care experience

DAP understanding

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA enrollment (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Company: LeafSpring School at Ballantyne Location: Charlotte, NC 28277 Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!

Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?

Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!

Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.

Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill

Paid training and continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for professional development

Meals provided daily

Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

Your Role as an Assistant Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You’ll help implement play-based learning activities, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time

Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests

Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations

Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies

Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team

Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom

Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Qualifications

Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)

Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)

Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs

High school diploma or GED required

CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)

Make a Difference Every Day

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.