NC Pre-K Assistant Teacher - Hiring Immediately

NC Pre-K Assistant Teacher

$16.50-19 / hr Accrued Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Childcare Tuition Discount

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and AD&D

Additional Voluntary Insurance Plans

401k with 4% employer match

Bi-Weekly pay periods

Development & Growth opportunities

On-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 caring NC Pre-K Assistant Teacher to join our team and support a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for 4-year-olds in alignment with North Carolina Pre-K standards. In this role, you will assist in guiding a classroom of young learners through intentional, play-based experiences that build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in implementing Creative Curriculum-based lesson plans that support all domains of development and meet NC Pre-K program standards.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes exploration, discovery, and meaningful learning.
• Help conduct regular formative and summative assessments to document children’s progress using approved assessment tools.
• Foster strong relationships with children and families to support ongoing communication and family engagement in the learning process.
• Collaborate with the Pre-K Lead Teacher and center leadership to ensure a high-quality and consistent educational experience for all children.
• Support the implementation of strategies that promote social-emotional development, positive behavior, and a respectful, community-focused classroom culture.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and NC Pre-K Program requirements.
• Participate in required NC Pre-K training sessions, professional development, and team planning sessions.

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 with purpose and inspire 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 .