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Lead Childcare Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Description

Wilmington Preschool of the Artsis a licensed childcare center seekingLeadTeachers!

Age groups:

  • Two's
  • Pre-K

To beQUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a relevant field and the ability to pass all background checks.

Required Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Compensation: $15-18hr;based on education and experience.

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work
  • Open Door Policy
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process:

  • Resumescreen
  • Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
  • On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
    • Q&A
    • Classroom observation
  • Offer

MainJob Responsibilities:

  • Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. 
  • Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carryout lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Useour parent communication appefficiently. 
  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; andmaintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. 
  • Maintaina child assessment and portfoliofor each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing,walking,running,and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
  • Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with childrenand desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $16 - $19

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