Early Childhood - Teacher jobs in Newton, NC

Join our team as a Y Early Childhood Teacher! This is a full time, teacher assistant position, ideal for those with a high school diploma, some college Early Childhood course work, EDU 119, or just starting out in the Early Childhood field who are looking to further their career.

Pay: up to $18 an hour

Benefits: The Y offers a free family membership to full-time employees, so you can work out and take advantage of member benefits... full medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flex spending accounts; paid time off, AND 12% retirement after 2 years or 1,000 hours of service... That's amazing!

What You Will Do:

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

A teacher assistant is responsible for assisting the lead teacher in providing a warm, safe and nurturing learning experience for the children at the Adrian L. Shuford Early Learning Center while communicating the goals, guidelines and standards of the center. All team members are required to comply, maintain and enforce the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Division of Child Development as well as all Health Department sanitation requirements. As part of our Early Learning Team you will help create a warm, caring, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children and their families, and implement age appropriate curriculum. On a regular day you will support the lead teacher as they develop and lead classroom activities, engage children in play-based learning throughout the centers creative learning spaces, and assist each child to mature cognitively and develop social skills as they interact with one another.

PERKS of being a Teacher at the Y?!?

• Fun activities
• You are welcomed into our big Y team!!!
• Consistent hours
• Working for an employer that values our employees and celebrates our staff often!

What do you need to be considered?

• You must be 18 and have a high school diploma or GED
• Prefer NC Early Childhood Credential: EDU 119 OR Test Equivalent or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Prefer 1 year of Early Childhood Experience

You must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person