Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
- Pay
- $16 – $20 per hour
- Location
- Morehead City, NC · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- early childhood education
- child development
- licensed childcare center practice
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Pto
About the role
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.
We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to join our wonderful team! The ideal candidate will possess the flexibility to work with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
Qualifications are as follows
- AAS or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in an early childhood licensed center.
- Completion of all required ECE coursework for an AAS degree program in which the individual is enrolled, without full completion of the degree, and at least 1 year of early childhood work experience.
- We will also consider candidates who have completed at least 60 semester hours toward a bachelor's degree, including a minimum of 12 semester hours in ECE/Child Development, along with 2 years of experience in an early childhood licensed center.
Pay Range $15.50—$19.50 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Excel Learning Center's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education posting at Excel Learning Center states compensation of $16 – $20 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Excel Learning Center's official career site.
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