Group Lead/Driver

Kid's Country; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401K with company match

Childcare discount

No nights or weekends

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Early Learning Academies seeks a School Age Driver/Group Lead Teacher to provide safe transportation and engaging educational experiences for school-age children. Split shifts before/after school and full days during school breaks/summer are required.

Applicants should be at least 23 years old with a clean driving record and have relevant ECE coursework and teaching experience. The role offers a stable full-time schedule in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young children
• Ability to meet state and federal childcare licensing requirements
• Love for teaching young children and supporting growth

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for school-age children
• Engage children with educational activities
• Work in split shifts before and after school and full days during breaks/summer

Skills

Teaching

Childcare experience

Classroom management

Education

HS diploma or GED

ECE coursework (12+ hours)

EDU 119 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 excited to announce an opening for a full-time School Age Driver/Group Lead Teacher. This role is essential in providing safe transportation and engaging educational experiences for school-age children.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be at least 23 years old and possess a clean driving record. The position requires a split shift schedule, with responsibilities before and after school during the academic year, as well as full days during school breaks and summer sessions.

Pay Range

$12—$14.50 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
• Large employee childcare discount
• 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._