Childcare Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

9 holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for your children

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250

PerkSpot discounts

Coaching and professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools in Durham, North Carolina seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities. You will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy, while assisting with routines and documentation.

You will engage directly with children, observe progress, and communicate with families regularly. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a 13–15 USD per hour pay range, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist the Lead Teacher to deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Support classroom safety, organization, and licensing requirements.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Durham, North Carolina

Your role

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