Early Childhood Teachers | Founding Team Member
Indian Trail, NC | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Come Grow With Us.
The Palmetto School of Early Education is preparing to open our new Indian Trail location, and we're looking for exceptional Early Childhood Teachers to help us build something special from the very beginning. We are planning to open by early Fall.
We're not just opening another childcare center.
We're building a school where children love to learn, teachers love to teach, and great people want to stay.
As one of our first team members, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the culture of our school, build relationships with our first Palmetto families, and become part of our Founding Palmetto Team.
The Palmetto Promise to Our Team
We believe teachers spend their careers taking care of everyone else and deserve to work somewhere that takes care of them, too.
Your time matters.
Predictable schedules, real breaks, and leadership that respects your time.
Your growth matters.
Paid training, professional development, and opportunities to grow within Palmetto.
Your family matters.
We strive to create a workplace that understands our teachers have families and lives outside of the classroom, too.
Your classroom matters.
You deserve the resources, support, and leadership you need to create an amazing classroom.
YOU matter.
Your ideas should be heard. Your hard work should be recognized. And the difference you make should be appreciated.
Why Join Palmetto?
✨ Competitive hourly pay
✨ PTO & paid holidays
✨ Predictable scheduling
✨ Childcare benefits/discounts
✨ Paid training & professional development
✨ CPR & First Aid training support
✨ Opportunities for advancement
✨ Supportive, accessible leadership
✨ A chance to help shape a brand-new school
✨ The opportunity to be part of our Founding Team
What You'll Do
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll create a safe, loving, engaging classroom where children can explore, build confidence, develop friendships, and grow.
You'll:
- Provide age-appropriate learning and play experiences
- Implement curriculum and engaging daily activities
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Maintain active and appropriate supervision
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom
- Complete required classroom documentation
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership
- Follow North Carolina child care, health, safety, and sanitation requirements
- Participate in training and professional development
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are dependable, patient, positive, professional, and genuinely love working with children.
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to successfully complete the required NC Child Care Criminal Background Check
- Meet applicable North Carolina DCDEE requirements for the position
- Complete required orientation, health and safety training
- Obtain and maintain required CPR and First Aid certification
- Complete required annual professional development
- Be able to perform the essential functions of an early childhood classroom
Prior childcare experience and Early Childhood Education credentials are highly valued, but we're also interested in meeting motivated candidates who want to grow in the field.
This could be your F R E S H S T A R T .
Maybe you're looking for your first opportunity in early childhood education.
Maybe you already love what you do but want a school where you feel more supported and appreciated.
Or maybe you're ready to grow into your next leadership role.
We'd love to meet you.
Don't just find another childcare job.
Come help us build Palmetto.
The Palmetto School of Early Education
Indian Trail, NC
*Opening Early Fall
*Apply through Indeed or email your resume to [email protected]
Come Grow With Us.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
