Assistant Teacher

About the role

Ensure the well-being and development of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children
Support progressive inquiry-based learning in your classroom
Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play
Closely supervise children and adhere to robust health and safety protocols
Perform the duties of the Head Teacher in their absence

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and development of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children
• Support progressive inquiry-based learning in your classroom
• Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play
• Closely supervise children and adhere to robust health and safety protocols
• Perform the duties of the Head Teacher in their absence

Requirements

• Have 1-2 years of professional experience working with children aged 0-5
• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; Associates in ECE preferred
• Hold NC Child Development Credentials I and II

Qualifications

• Flexible & communicative team player who's passionate about working with the youngest learners
• Value and create trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Strong foundation in child development and a desire to grow as a career educator

Skills

• Positive language, loving care, and interactive play
• Robust health and safety protocols
• Curriculum development based on children's interests

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: $12-$17 per hour based on level of education and experience
• Full-time employees receive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, accrued PTO and commuter benefits

Pay

• $12-$17 per hour based on level of education and experience

Schedule

• [Multiple Shifts Available]

What we offer

• Child-Centered Approach: Facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery
• Employee Development: Robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback
• Commitment to promoting from within and helping colleagues achieve career goals

Physical Demands

• Sitting and standing for extended periods
• Bending at the waist
• Reaching overhead
• Frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Location

• Based in or willing to relocate to Liberty, N.C.

Work Authorization

• Independent US work authorization required