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PreK 2 Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire
Wilson, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Summary

We are seeking a nurturing, energetic, and dependable PK2 Lead Teacher to join our early childhood team. The ideal candidate loves working with 2-year-olds, understands early childhood development, and creates a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood standards
  • Provide a warm, structured, and responsive classroom environment for 2-year-olds
  • Support children’s social-emotional development, routines, and self-help skills
  • Maintain active supervision at all times
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
  • Complete daily classroom documentation and parent communication
  • Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
  • Follow all NC Child Care Licensing rules and center policies

Requirements

  • Minimum Early Childhood Credential, CDA, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
  • Experience working with toddlers or preschool-age children (PK2 experience strongly preferred)
  • Knowledge of child development and classroom management for young children
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must pass background check and health requirements

Skills We’re Looking For

  • Patience, warmth, and consistency
  • High energy and positive attitude
  • Strong classroom management and routine-building skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a teaching team
  • Professional communication with families and staff

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Supportive leadership and team environment
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Paid training
  • Competitive pay based on education and experience
  • Opportunity to grow within the center
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays

About Us

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.

Salary : $12 - $14

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