Early Educators: Hiring Event

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on level of education and experience
• On-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

About the Role

The Teacher Should Have Or Exhibit:

• A love for working with children and families
• A willingness to learn about and implement child-focused, or Reggio-inspired perspectives
• View teaching young children as a profession
• View learning as a collaborative process
• Develop curriculum based on the children's own interests
• Engage children in many ways leading with play, but continuing with art, music, reading, writing, and experimentation
• Document and make visible a child's interests using journals, cameras, and other tools
• Involves parents in the learning process by sharing
• Experience working with young children
• Is organized, tech-savvy, punctual, and able to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Strong classroom management skills
• A belief that children are inherently capable

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
• A minimum of 6–12 months of early childhood or classroom experience is preferred, depending on education and credentials.

Skills

Must meet all Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include:

• A high school diploma or GED plus required experience or college coursework in early childhood education or CDA, CCP, EEC or NAC credential.

Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.

CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are met.

Scheduling Requirements

Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs. Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts. Daily end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Job Location

City: Durham

State/Province: NC