Experienced Childcare Assistant

Excel Learning Center; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays and Paid Time off

Job summary

Excel Learning Center in Morehead City is seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher to join its dedicated team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of childcare experience or have completed EDU 119. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $13 to $15.50, affordable health benefits, and opportunities for career growth in early childhood education.

You will be part of a supportive, family-like culture that promotes personal development and advancement. If you love teaching young children, we want to meet you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in a childcare center for at least 2 years.
• Enrolled in or completed required ECE coursework.

Responsibilities

• Support young children's growth and development.
• Implement classroom activities and manage classroom activities.
• Meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Experience teaching young children

Ability to meet licensing requirements

Love for teaching young children

Education

High School diploma or GED

EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework

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!

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team. While we prefer candidates who have completed EDU 119, we encourage applicants with 2 years of verifiable childcare center experience to apply. We would love to meet you!

Pay Range

$13 - $15.50 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.