PreK2 Assistant Teacher Magic Carpet Academy MCA

About This Role

This PreK2 Assistant Teacher Magic Carpet Academy MCA opportunity at Magic Carpet Academy serves Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5) and requires completed early childhood education college credits. Based in Wilson, NC, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines, age-appropriate lessons, activities, and transitions.
• Support children in developing early learning skills, including language development, listening, following simple directions, social skills, fine motor skills, and beginning independence.
• Help supervise children during indoor play, outdoor play, meals, diapering/toileting routines, handwashing, rest time, centers, and dismissal.
• Maintain active supervision at all times by positioning yourself where all children can be seen and heard.
• Absorb small-group and individual activities as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Help children practice independence, including handwashing, toileting/diapering routines, cleaning up, organizing belongings, using words to communicate needs, and following classroom expectations.
• Support positive behavior guidance using redirection, encouragement, consistency, patience, and calm communication.
• Engage with children during play and learning activities to build vocabulary, social-emotional skills, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Absorb classroom materials, centers, sensory activities, art activities, learning games, and instructional preparation during approved planning time.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Sanitize tables, toys, classroom materials, diapering/toileting areas, and other surfaces as required.
• Absorb meal and snack routines, including setup, supervision, cleanup, and proper sanitation.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, staff, and administration.
• Report injuries, behavior concerns, safety concerns, unusual observations, toileting/diapering concerns, or parent concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director immediately.
• Follow all MCA policies, classroom procedures, schedules, and North Carolina child care rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Avoid personal phone use, personal conversations, and non-supervision tasks while supervising children.

Requirements

• NC Early Childhood Credential required.
• At least 6 Early Childhood Education college credits required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must meet all health screening and child care employment requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Must be dependable, professional, patient, and able to work as part of a classroom team.
• Must be able to follow the Lead Teacher’s directions, classroom schedule, MCA policies, and North Carolina child care rules.

Benefits

About Magic Carpet Academy
Magic Carpet Academy is a Child Care Center in Wilson, NC opening in September 2021. The center will offer child care services for children ages 0 to 5 using the Experience Early Learning Curriculum. In addition to excellent childcare and high quality early education, the center will focus on cultural integration which aims to develop globally competitive individuals to become future ambassadors. The center will actively engage children in learning using the multi-faceted indoor classrooms and the nature outdoor learning environment.

Mrs. Reynalin Barnes, Owner and Site Director of Magic Carpet Academy, is backed by 20 years of experience in education, both in teaching and administration. Mrs. Barnes has a Masters Degree in Mathematics Teaching and a Diploma in School Administration. She possesses a license as a teacher, a NC K-12 Principal and was named Teacher of Year in 2009 and 2012. She is also a Level III Early Childhood and School Age Administrator.

Common Questions

What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires some ECE Credits.

What does this position pay?
This PreK2 Assistant Teacher Magic Carpet Academy MCA role pays $10 to $12/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.