Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Excel Learning Center; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Early Learning Academies is hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Leland, NC center. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and has at least 2 years of experience in a licensed child care setting, with hands-on experience in infant and toddler classrooms.

We offer paid training and opportunities to grow within the organization, with a supportive team culture and comprehensive benefits. Join us to help shape young minds and families.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed child care center.
• Experience in infant and toddler classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily activities and supervision of young children.
• Support developmentally appropriate learning through hands-on activities.
• Follow licensed center policies to ensure a safe classroom.

Skills

Love for teaching

Patience

Education

HS diploma or GED

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!

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Excel Early Learning Leland is thrilled to invite you to join our amazing team as an Assistant Teacher!

Are you ready to make a difference? To qualify, all you need is a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a licensed center. Plus, we’re looking for someone with hands‑on experience in an infant and toddler classroom.

While we prefer candidates who have completed EDU 119 and additional ECE courses, we’re more than happy to support your immediate completion upon hire. Let’s grow together!

Pay Range

$12 - $14 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
• 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.