Childcare Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC is seeking an Assistant Teacher in Jacksonville, North Carolina. You will support the Lead Teacher by delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, helping maintain a safe, clean classroom, and engaging with children and families daily.

Pay is $13–$15 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and life insurance, a 401(k), holidays and PTO, tuition discount for CDS children, tuition reimbursement, and professional

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Genuine care for children and commitment to safety and well-being.
• Strong communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher with age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom in line with licensing requirements.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Assist with attendance and daily classroom reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Child safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Assistant Teacher - Jacksonville, 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.

• 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

Requirements

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well-being
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families
• Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children

A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required . We hire for character and train for skill.

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