Childcare Assistant Teacher

Sunrise Preschools; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Child Development Schools in Leland, NC is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support a warm, development-focused classroom. Working with the Lead Teacher, you will help deliver engaging activities, stories, and hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth.

You will interact with families, observe children, and help with documentation, attendance, and daily reports while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with families.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet safety requirements.
• Physical ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom meeting licensing and ratio requirements.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.
• Observe and document child development notes for the Lead Teacher.
• Communicate with families to share daily updates and progress.
• Help with attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Teacher - Leland, 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

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.