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Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Development

Spark Academy - Wilmington, North Carolina

Spark Academy is revolutionizing the approach to early education with our mixed-income model and cutting-edge learning programs for ages six weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. At Spark Academy, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education. Our dedicated staff are not just educators; they're lifelong learners committed to growing alongside our school and its mission. Join us in shaping the future of education, one child at a time.


ALL SPARK ACADEMY TEACHERS:

  • Work collaboratively to create an environment that inspires young children to be curious and enhance their love of learning
  • Implement routines and activities that engage children and positively impact their overall development
  • Honor the individual skills, needs and interests of each child to allow for successful growth through hands-on and play-based learning
  • Model positive emotional skills that help children be confident while navigating through everyday social-emotional occurrences and experiences
  • Gracefully demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, seamlessly blending warmth and nurturing care even in the midst of bustling activity 
  • Believe all children have the potential to learn and thrive regardless of economic status
  • Believe they are part of a team willing to help each other when needs arise


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement STREAMin3 Curriculum along with activities that support the whole child
  • Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all children
  • Be positive, approachable, and professional in interactions with parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student information
  • Communicate effectively with families about their child’s development
  • Respect families’ beliefs and values
  • Willingness to attend professional development opportunities
  • Collaborate and work well with teachers, staff, and board members
  • Communicate with the Director ensuring all parties; students, caregivers/guardians, teachers have support where needed
  • Attend monthly staff meeting
  • Be open and flexible to all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Physical ability (able to exert up to 30 pounds of force) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. 
  • Ability to fulfill all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE) requirements to work in a licensed child care program.  
  • 2 years Early Childhood experience preferred.
  • North Carolina Early Childhood Certification (EDU 119) preferred.

 

BENEFITS

  • Health Benefits, 80% employer-paid premium
  • Select Employer Paid Benefits (Dental, LTD, Term Life)
  • Additional Benefits offered at employees’ expense
  • Industry Leading Employer Matched 401K Program
  • Employee PTO accrual
  • Discounted Childcare for dependents of employees

POSITION DETAILS

  • Reports To: Director
  • Position: Full-time | 12-months | Monday - Friday


SALARY

  • Annual Salary - $29,000 - $32,000

*Based on education and experience

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Location

Wilmington, North Carolina


Department

Spark Academy


Employment Type

Full-Time


Compensation

$29,000 - $32,000 per year


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