EHS Lead Teacher

Excel Learning Center; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401K with company match

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Excel Learning Center is seeking a Lead Teacher for our Early Head Start classroom in Jacksonville, NC. The ideal candidate will hold an Infant/Toddler CDA and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and have experience teaching young children.

Pay range is $16-$18 USD per hour. We offer competitive pay, paid training, health, dental and vision benefits, paid holidays and PTO, a 401K with company match, and no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Infant/Toddler CDA and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Experience teaching young children in a classroom setting.
• Meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Experience teaching young children

Love for teaching young children

Adaptability

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Associate's Degree in ECE

Bachelor's Degree in ECE

Job description

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? AtEarly 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!

We are actively seeking a highly qualified Lead Teacher for our Early Head Start classroom. Candidates must possess an Infant/Toddler CDA and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

Pay Range

$16 - $18 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.

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As set forth in Excel Learning Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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