Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

Excel; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee childcare discounts

No nights or weekends

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Excel Creative Early Learning, part of Early Learning Academies (ELA), is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher in North Carolina. Candidates must have a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or EDU 119 with 12 credits toward an ECE degree, and a minimum of 2 years of licensed center experience.

Pay Range: $14 — $17 USD per hour. Benefits include health, dental, and vision, paid holidays and PTO, 401(k) with company match, employee childcare discounts, no nights or weekends, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field, or have completed EDU 119 along with 12 semester hours toward an ECE degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed center experience is required.

Skills

Lead teaching

Child development

Teamwork

Education

ECE degree or EDU 119 with 12 credits toward ECE degree

Job description

Join Excel Creative Early Learning, part of Early Learning Academies (ELA), and do work that matters to children, families, and your community. From our classrooms to the roles that keep our centers running, every position contributes to a welcoming, caring environment. We’re looking for team members who value teamwork, bring a caring attitude, and take pride in what they do.

We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to join our wonderful team! To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field, or have completed EDU 119 along with 12 semester hours towards an ECE degree. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of licensed center experience is required.

Pay Range: $14 — $17 USD

Support for Your Work and Your Future

At Excel Creative Early Learning, we invest in the people who help our centers thrive. Our team members have access to paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to develop their skills. We value internal talent and encourage employees to explore advancement opportunities as they become available.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and education
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee childcare discounts
• No nights or weekends
• A collaborative, supportive team environment

Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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.