Help Build a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and making a difference in the lives of young children? Our licensed NC DCDEE childcare program is seeking a dedicated MECK Pre-K Teacher Assistant to join our exceptional preschool team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who enjoys working with preschool children and wants to be part of a collaborative, high-quality MECK Pre-K program. We are looking for someone who brings energy, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine love for helping children learn through play and exploration.
If you are committed to creating meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting school readiness, we'd love to meet you!
Position Summary
The MECK Pre-K Teacher Assistant partners with the Lead Teacher to provide a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate preschool classroom that meets all MECK Pre-K and North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NC DCDEE) standards.
The Teacher Assistant helps create an environment where children feel safe, respected, encouraged, and excited to learn every day.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
- Ability to qualify for employment in a licensed NC DCDEE childcare program
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Professional, dependable, and positive attitude
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their development
Preferred
- Experience in a MECK Pre-K or NC Pre-K classroom
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
As a MECK Pre-K Teacher Assistant, you will:
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Supervise children to ensure their health, safety, and well-being at all times
- Assist with classroom routines, meals, outdoor learning, transitions, and daily schedules
- Help prepare learning materials and classroom activities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming preschool classroom
- Observe children's progress and assist with documentation as needed
- Follow all MECK Pre-K guidelines and NC DCDEE licensing regulations
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal Teacher Assistant is someone who:
- Loves working with preschool children
- Creates fun, engaging learning experiences
- Is patient, dependable, and flexible
- Enjoys collaborating with a teaching team
- Has strong classroom management skills
- Believes every child deserves a safe, loving, and enriching learning environment
- Is committed to providing high-quality Early Childhood Education
Why Join Our Team?
We believe great teachers deserve great support.
We offer:
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Positive, family-oriented workplace
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact through MECK Pre-K and Early Childhood Education
Apply Today!
If you're looking for a rewarding career as a MECK Pre-K Teacher Assistant, Preschool Teacher Assistant, or Early Childhood Educator, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our team and help provide children with an outstanding preschool experience that prepares them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Pay: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
