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Head Start Assistant Teacher

Excel Learning CenterWilmington🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embrace a rewarding career shaping young minds with a company dedicated to child development and community impact, offering paid professional development and a generous childcare discount. You'll thrive here if you have a passion for early childhood education, a nurturing spirit, and a desire to contribute to a supportive team environment. Apply today to make a difference!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Wilmington, United States
Posted
12 hours ago

Job Description

Join Excel Creative Early Learning, part of Early Learning Academies (ELA), and do work that matters to children, families, and your community. From our classrooms to the roles that keep our centers running, every position contributes to a welcoming, caring environment. We’re looking for team members who value teamwork, bring a caring attitude, and take pride in what they do.

Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.

What We Offer Our Teachers:

Our wonderful company emergent curriculum that empowers teachers to teach to the child and what the children want to learn
Convenient schedule of 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
Opportunity for professional development paid for by the company through our partnership with Early Learning Ventures, in addition to state trainings
Unmatched, generous employee childcare discount (50% off for infants and toddlers, 75% for preschool and school age)
Competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and 401k

Job Requirements

A minimum of 1 year experience in childcare.
CDA (Infant/Toddler) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Able to pass background and hiring requirements.

Pay Range
$17.21—$18.25 USD

Support for Your Work and Your Future

At Excel Creative Early Learning, we invest in the people who help our centers thrive. Our team members have access to paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to develop their skills. We value internal talent and encourage employees to explore advancement opportunities as they become available.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay based on experience and education
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee childcare discounts
  • No nights or weekends
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment

Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Take Your Next Step

There is more than one path to a meaningful career in early childhood education. Review the requirements for this position above and tell us how your background and strengths could contribute to our team.

 Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. 

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