Group Lead/Driver

Excel; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with clear wage levels

Paid training and ongoing coaching

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Employee childcare discount

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Excel Creative Early Learning is seeking dedicated school age drivers and group lead teachers. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and experience working with young children is required. This role includes transporting children to school and field trips, and offers a competitive pay range of $12—$14.50 USD.

Enjoy benefits such as paid training, health insurance, and a 401K. Join a supportive team that values your growth in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a passion for teaching young children.
• Experience in early childhood education is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school.
• Lead groups of children in educational activities.
• Work during split shifts with full day shifts available during breaks.

Skills

Experience working with school age children

Valid driver's license

Ability to meet state and federal childcare licensing requirements

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? 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 currently on the lookout for dedicated school age drivers and group lead teachers to join our team.

Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record.

Experience working with school age children is a requirement for this position.

Candidates should be willing to transport children to and from school as well as during field trips.

This role involves a split shift schedule, with full day shifts available during school breaks and summer months.

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.