Childcare Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools; Leland (NC); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Holidays

PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Mentoring

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Child Development Schools in Leland, North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support lead teachers and nurture young learners in a warm, safe classroom. You will engage in hands‑on activities and help with daily lessons while maintaining a clean, organized space.

You will communicate with families, observe child development, and assist with attendance and reports. This full‑time role offers benefits, holidays, PTO, tuition discounts, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Genuine care for children and safety-focused mindset.
• Strong communication with families and team.
• Character over experience; CDS trains for skill.

Responsabilités

• Assist Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom meeting licensing ratios.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, and outdoor time.
• Observe and note child development for Lead Teacher.
• Communicate with families through daily updates and conversations.
• Assist with attendance and daily documentation.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship building

Physical ability

Background check readiness

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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.