Child Care Center Teacher Assistant

NC Community Colleges; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges in Marion, NC is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and high‑quality learning environment for enrolled children. This role emphasizes school readiness and compliance with state licensing regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associates Degree in Early Childhood (or be working toward it), be at least 18 years old, and meet background and health screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred or currently pursuing the degree.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Have obtained the NCECC.
• Background verification check.
• Complete and pass a physical and TB skin test.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Help manage daily routines and align activities with DCDEE standards.
• Develop and implement activity plans and prepare materials for the day.
• Maintain portfolios and document daily observations per High Scope process.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required by center policies.

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Commensurate with education and experience

Job Reports To

Director of Child Development Center

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 10/29/2026

Closes: 11/13/2026

Target Start Date

12/01/2026

Expected Work Hours

Varies, primarily daytime

Employment Type

FT

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred or working towards completing the degree.

Other requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have obtained the NCECC
• Background verification check
• Complete and pass a physical and TB skin test

Position Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for enrolled classroom children. This role focuses on helping students achieve school readiness goals in alignment with the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) standards. The ideal candidate will foster developmental growth, manage daily classroom routines, and ensure strict compliance with state licensing regulations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a healthy, happy, loving atmosphere using kindness, positive direction and reinforcement always projecting a quiet, gentle voice.
• Be safety conscious – familiar with center’s safety standards for indoor and outdoor play.
• Develop and implementation of activity plans, gathering and organizing needed materials, and supplies for the day.
• Develop the weekly/daily schedule.
• Follow the daily schedule allowing for flexibility.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Continually add to, upgrade and maintain all interest centers.
• Maintain a friendly rapport with all parents.
• Consult with the director about behavior problems before consulting with the parent.
• Develop and maintain portfolios for each child, recording daily anecdotes according to the High Scope Observation process.
• Participate in all center functions.
• Attend workshops, conferences or other training events as require by child care regulations.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Implement disciplinary procedures according to the center’s written discipline policy.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the center handbook.
• Keep the floors swept and free from debris.
• Clean and disinfect the tables after each activity and at the end of the day.
• Conduct a daily health assessment on each child as they arrive to school.
• Promote positive health practices that will reduce the spread of disease, including daily hand washing upon entering school, after using the toilet and before and after eating.
• Greet each child and parent upon entering classrooms.
• Gather and organize needed materials necessary to effectively implement activity plan.
• Report to the director any damaged equipment and the need for supplies.
• Replace all materials used to their proper places.

In-person to-Breanna Wilson, MTCC, 54 College Drive (Marion, NC), Cedar Building, Business Office

Offers of employment are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.

If you have questions, contact Breanna Wilson by email, phone or fax: