Head Start Assistant Teacher
Wilmington, DE - USA
Job Summary
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. Were looking for team members who value teamwork bring a caring attitude and take pride in what they do.
Early Head Start programs promote the physical cognitive social and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.
What We Offer Our Teachers:
- Our wonderful company emergent curriculum that empowers teachers to teach to the child and what the children want to learn
- Convenient schedule of 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
- Opportunity for professional development paid for by the company through our partnership with Early Learning Ventures in addition to state trainings
- Unmatched generous employee childcare discount (50% off for infants and toddlers 75% for preschool and school age)
- Competitive benefits plan including medical dental vision and 401k
Job Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year experience in childcare.
- CDA (Infant/Toddler) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Able to pass background and hiring requirements.
Pay Range
$17.21 - $18.25 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.
Take Your Next Step
There is more than one path to a meaningful career in early childhood education. Review the requirements for this position above and tell us how your background and strengths could contribute to our team.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
From infants to school-age, Excel Learning Centers provides trusted childcare and preschool programs across Eastern North Carolina.