Childcare Aide

Excel; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Employee childcare discount

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Early Learning Academies, part of Excel, is looking for enthusiastic Classroom Aides in Leland, NC, to support lead teachers in providing quality education. Prior childcare experience is a plus, and candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma.

The position offers a pay rate of $12 per hour along with benefits like paid training, health coverage, and a supportive team culture. Join us in making a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Passion for teaching young children and supporting their growth.
• Experience in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist lead teachers.
• Engage young children in educational play.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teaching young children

Ability to meet licensing requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework

Job description

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

We are excited to invite enthusiastic Classroom Aides to join our amazing team! If you have previous childcare experience, that's a fantastic bonus! To qualify, you just need to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma. Come be a part of something special!

Pay Range

$12 — $12 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off
• 401K with company match
• Large employee childcare discount
• No nights or weekends — ever
• A supportive, family-like team culture

What It Takes to Join Us

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
• Experience teaching young children
• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us

We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.