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Children’s Cottage of Wilmington

Assistant School Age Teacher

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $14–$17/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Wilmington, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,476 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Assistant School Age Teacher Children's Cottage of Wilmington - 3.4 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $14 - $17 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Children's Cottage of Wilmington is a licensed childcare center seeking an Assistant Teacher to support our School Age classroom! To be

QUALIFIED

for this position, we require a high school diploma, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift:

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

Compensation:

$14-17/hr, 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, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development 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 our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

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

Offer Main Job Responsibilities:

Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center. Implement activities that encourage each child's growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development. Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program. Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children. Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. 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. If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! Children's Cottage of Wilmington 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. #PECEPEDU2