ECE Assistant Teacher - Hiring Immediately

ECE Assistant Teacher

$14-16 / hr Accrued Paid Time OffPaid Company Holidays Childcare Tuition DiscountMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and AD&DAdditional Voluntary Insurance Plans401k with 4% employer match Bi-Weekly pay periodsDevelopment & Growth opportunitiesOn-The-Job Training and Shadowing

Ignite Curiosity. Grow Potential.

At Learning Jungle, we believe in the power of early education to transform lives and communities. As a global provider of high-quality educational childcare, we are committed to enriching young minds through play-based learning that is Reggio-inspired and rooted in the Creative Curriculum. Our mission is to inspire children to be creative, mindful, and influential members of the world they live in.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Teacher to join our team and support a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for young children, in full alignment with North Carolina early childhood education standards. In this role, you will assist in guiding a classroom of young learners through intentional, play-based experiences that build a solid foundation for future academic success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in implementing lesson plans based on the Creative Curriculum, supporting all domains of development and meeting North Carolina early childhood education program standards.
• Help create an inviting, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes exploration, discovery, and meaningful learning.
• Support the teacher in conducting regular formative and summative assessments to document children’s progress using approved assessment tools.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families to encourage ongoing communication and active family participation in the learning process.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and center leadership to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience for all children.
• Maintain compliance with all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) regulations and program requirements.
• Assist in implementing strategies that foster social-emotional development, positive behavior, and a respectful, community-oriented classroom culture.
• Participate in required training sessions, professional development sessions, and team planning meetings.

Qualifications :

A high school diploma or equivalent, and

NC Early Childhood Credential (earned by completion of EDU 111 and 112 or EDU 119), or

Physical Requirements :

Why Join Learning Jungle?

Are you ready to support a love of learning?

Apply today to become a part of the Learning Jungle team and help children thrive through curiosity, creativity, and care.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Learning Jungle is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Learning Jungle is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR Department at HR@learningjungle.com .