Assistant MECK Pre-K Teacher
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The Growing Years in Charlotte is seeking Assistant MECK Pre-K Teachers to support our MECK Pre-K program! This state funded program supports preschool age children.
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR a GED. Candidates MUST have an associate degree in early childhood education or higher.
Required Shift: MECK Pre-K follows the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools schedule and calendar.
Compensation: $20-22 per hour; based on experience and education
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:
- Implements and models strategies and teaching tools related to academics, social-emotional, and behavioral needs to promote growth for all learners.
- Follows program guidelines, childcare regulations, and best practices to ensure a safe and age-appropriate environment that promotes learning.
- Implements the Creative Curriculum to fidelity.
- Completes ongoing assessments and regularly collects valid documentation.
- Encourages family participation and provides them with consistent communication to promote a partnership.
- Attends and participates in all MPK and site-specific professional development.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and be able to see, hear and respond to children's needs including reaching high, stooping to the child's level, sitting on the floor and getting up being able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 15 seconds without danger to staff person's health. Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time at least 90% of the day.
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!
The Growing Years 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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- Location:
- Charlotte