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Little Dragonflies Childcare
– 118 Old Dairy Rd Wilmington, NC
Contact: Tracie & Kailey Mathews (littledrangonflies23@gmail.com) by email or phone at (910) 540-6962
- Positions: Lead Teachers
- Hours: 8-5:30 M-F
- Pay Range: $15/hour
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: infant, todder, 2’s
- To apply, please call or email Tracie & Kailey Mathews
Spark Academy
– 1802 S 17th Street Wilmington, NC
Contact: Melissa Brashier (mbrashier@beaconeducation.org) by email or phone at (910) 338-5258
- Positions: Co-Teachers & Asst. Teachers
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $27k-$34k
- Benefits: Yes
- Spark Academy teachers work collaboratively to create and maintain a classroom environment that inspires young children to be curious, interested, and eager to learn. They plan and execute routines and activities that engage children to positively impact their overall development, while nurturing the skills they need to be successful students throughout their educational journey. Spark teachers focus on helping children thrive, building a strong foundation for academic and social learning in a safe environment.
- Spark Academy Job Opportunities link
- To apply, please call of email Melissa Brashier
Children’s Cottage of Wilmington
– 106 Marshall Court Wilmington, NC 28411
Contact: Keri Wray (kwray@childrenscottageofwilmington.com) or Kendra Sidberry (ksidberry@childrenscottageofwilmington.com) by email or phone at 910-681-1101
- Positions: Lead and Assistant Teachers
- Hours: 25/40 per week
- Pay Range: $14.00 – $16.00, Negotiable with education and experience.
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: After School
- Job description: $500 Sign on Bonus! NC Credentials Preferred! Children’s Cottage is hiring a dynamic and experienced School Age Teacher (25 hours a week during school year and 40 hours a week in the summer) and a 3 year old Teacher Assistant! Our mission is to hire the BEST teachers to provide top-notch care in our center! Duties include: creating & maintaining an environment that is safe & clean for all children, carrying out the daily responsibilities of the classroom, responding to their emotional needs, implementing curriculum covering all areas of development, establishing a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care for the children
- To apply, please call of email Keri Wray or Kendra Sidberry
Happy Kids Development Center
– 6320 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412
Contact: Christy Dicksey by email at hkdc01@aol.com or phone at 910-619-6310
- Position: Lead and Assistant
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $15.00 – $17.00; Negotiable with education and experience
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: Toddlers
- Job description: Happy Kids is currently seeking a Lead Teacher for our Waddler classroom and an Assistant Teacher for our Toddler classroom. We are a high quality privately owned childcare center that works at enhanced ratios. Must have experience working with children, preferably in a childcare center. Ideal candidates for the Lead Teacher position will hold at least an Associates Degree in Early Childhood or a related field or be working toward a degree. Ideal candidates for the Assistant Teacher position will have Early Childhood Credentials/EDU 119 or be willing to obtain them. Happy Kids offers paid vacation/personal days along with holidays including a week at Christmas. We also offer health insurance reimbursement and quarterly bonuses.
- To apply, please send resume to Christy Dicksey at hkdc01@aol.com or stop by to fill out an application.
Quality Childcare Northchase
– 4612 Coddington Loop, Wilmington, NC 28405
Contact: Gary Boettcher by email at boettcher.g@qcnllc.org or phone at 910-294-2050
- Position: Lead and Assistant Teachers
- Hours: 30 – 40 per week
- Pay Range: up to $24/hour
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: Infants, Waddlers, Toddlers, 2–4-year-olds
- Job description: Quality Childcare Northchase is a growing center in need of highly qualified lead teachers and assistant teachers to join our family of pre-K teachers. Full-time salaried and part-time positions available. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Associate degree and BA in ECD with experience will begin in the low $40ks. Both hourly and salary positions are available. Also, no-cost health, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days. Personal time off (PTO) and a matching 401K are provided. We are open 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. No wait time to begin work if you are qualified and have a current CBC qualifying letter.
- Email Dr. Gary Boettcher at boettcher.g@qcnllc.org or Regina Steigerwald at steigerwald.r@qcnllc.org with your resume and availability to interview. If you want to work in a fun family-like culture with opportunities to grow and teach pre-k children, please apply and see if we are a fit for you. Come check us out.
- To apply, please call or email Wrightsboro Baptist Church at 910-763-1771 or mailto:wbccampnc@gmail.com
Cadence Academy
– 7131 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411
Contact: Monica McLamb by email at director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com or phone at 910-686-5777
- Position: Preschool Lead Teacher
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: 4’s
- Job description: Looking for a lead teacher with NCECE or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, current qualifying letter, experience working in the preschool setting. Also, who is familiar with teacher planning to create activity plans, implement activity plans, implement art activities, oversee proper supervision and interactions, diapering, maintaining organization of the classroom to meet licensing and rating scales assessments.
- To apply, please email resume to director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com
Cadence Academy
– 7131 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411
Contact: Monica McLamb by email at director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com or phone at 910-686-5777
- Position: Preschool Lead Teacher
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: 1’s
- Job description: Looking for a lead teacher with NCECE or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, current qualifying letter, experience working in the preschool setting. Also, who is familiar with teacher planning to create activity plans, implement activity plans, implement art activities, oversee proper supervision and interactions, diapering, maintaining organization of the classroom to meet licensing and rating scales assessments.
- To apply, please email resume to director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com
Cadence Academy
– 7131 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411
Contact: Monica McLamb by email at director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com or phone at 910-686-5777
- Position: Preschool Lead Teacher
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: 2’s
- Job description: Looking for a lead teacher with NCECE or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, current qualifying letter, experience working in the preschool setting. Also, who is familiar with teacher planning to create activity plans, implement activity plans, implement art activities, oversee proper supervision and interactions, diapering, maintaining organization of the classroom to meet licensing and rating scales assessments.
- To apply, please email resume to director.wilmington@cadence-academy.com
The Learning Tree
– 4306 Lake Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact: Mrs. JC or Mrs. Jeri by email at learningtree.ilm@gmail.com or phone at 910-799-8400
- Position: Lead Teachers (Infant & Pre-K)
- Hours: 38 – 40 per week
- Pay Range: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: Infants/4 – 5 year olds
- Job description: Reputable childcare center looking for 2 lead teachers: lead teacher for the infant room and lead teacher for the Pre-K classroom. Looking for friendly, caring, resourceful individuals who have strong communication skills and are well organized. Knowledge of early childhood milestones is a must. Early childhood credentials (EDU119) or degree in early childhood required. If you are looking for a center who instills Christian values and takes pride in supporting their staff, you might have found your school family! Benefits include paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays and weather related closing, help with health insurance, childcare discount and retirement plan. Currently able to provide quarterly bonuses to staff through the temporary stabilization grant.
- To apply, please email resume and an introduction of yourself or stop by in person to drop off your resume.
The Learning Tree
– 4306 Lake Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact: Mrs. JC or Mrs. Jeri by email at learningtree.ilm@gmail.com or phone at 910-799-8400
- Position: Assistant Teachers
- Hours: 38 – 40 per week
- Pay Range: $10.00 – $12.00 per hour
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: 2 & 3 year old’s
- Job description: Looking for energetic and caring individuals who loves working with young children. Reputable licensed childcare center currently looking for assistants in our young 2 year old classroom and our young 3 year old classroom. Credentials (EDU119) and experience working with young children preferred. We offer benefits and participate in the TEACH program to help our current staff pursue their education in early childhood. Currently able to provide quarterly bonuses to staff through the temporary stabilization grant.
- To apply, please email resume and an introduction of yourself or stop by in person to drop off your resume.
Child Care Network #158
– 2411 Flint Drive Wilmington, NC 28401
Contact: Melissa Majewski by email at cni158@childcarenetwork.com or phone at 910-799-5141
- Position: Teacher Openings
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay Range: $12.00 – $18.00, Negotiable with education and experience
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: Birth – 12 years old
- Job description: We have multiple teaching positions open. We offer child care for ages 6 weeks to School – Age. Pay rate depends on experience and education level completed. We are looking for upbeat, engaging, and motivated teachers. Experience in curriculum planning is helpful.
- To apply, Please find our location at http://www.childcarenetwork.com/ and apply online today!!! Our recruiters will direct you to our location and set up an interview.
Kids & Company Henson Drive
– 4304 Henson Drive Wilmington, NC 28405
Contact: April or Rebecca by email at kidscompanyhenson@gmail.com or phone at 910-799-3556
- Position: Teachers & Assistant Teachers
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Pay Range: Starting at $10 for educators that have completed their Early Childhood Credentials
- Benefits: Yes
- Age Group: All age groups
- Job description: We are looking for caring, energetic individuals that want to provide quality care for children and have fun at the same time! Full-time and Part-time positions available at our Henson Drive location (across from Laney High School). Please only apply if you have previous experience in licensed childcare. NC Early Childhood Credentials preferred. Competitive salary. Full-time benefits include paid leave, paid holidays, and childcare discounts.
- To apply, please email resumes to kidscompanyhenson@gmail.com or stop by the child care center.
Kids & Company S. College
– 5222 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
Contact: Maurica or Melissa at kidscompanycollege@gmail.com or by phone at 910-799-8023
- Positions: Teachers (All Age Groups)
- Hours: 25 – 40
- Pay Range: Based on Education & Experience
- Benefits: YES
- Job Description/Requirements:
- We are looking for caring, energetic, individuals that want to provide quality care for children and have fun at the same time! Full-time and Part-time positions available at our South College location (In Monkey Junction). Please only apply if you have previous experience in licensed childcare. NC Early Childhood Credentials preferred. Ideal candidates provide excellent customer service, enjoy working with all children, have the ability to resolve conflict and juggle multiple duties. Full-time benefits include paid leave, paid holidays, and childcare discounts.
- To apply, please come by or email your resume to kidscompanycollege@gmail.com
Kiddie Academy of Wilmington – North Campus
– 7633 Market St Wilmington, NC 28411
Contact: Courtney Tietje wilmington@kiddieacademy.net 910-742-4344
- Positions: Leads & Assistants
- Pay range: $10-13/hr
- Benefits: Yes
- Age group: All
- Job description: We are looking for candidates that have a current qualifying letter.
- Please send your resume to wilmington@kiddieacademy.net
Wilmington Christian Academy
– 1401 N. College Rd Wilmington, NC 28405
Contact: Cathy Dotson cdotson@wilmingtonchristian.com 910-791-4248 ext. 5516
- Position: Teacher
- Pay range: $33,500. + annual salary
- Benefits: Yes
- Hours per week: 40
- Age group: 4 Year old’s
- Job description: This is a year round position, Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. The lead teacher is responsible for all classroom lessons and activities. A BS in Early Childhood Education is required for this position.
- Position: Afterschool Care Teacher
- Pay range: $11.00 hr.
- Benefits: No
- Hours per week: 15-29
- Age group: PK2, PK3, PK4
- Job description: Preschool aftercare workers are needed to work with preschool aged children in the afternoon while children nap, eat snack and play. Substitute teachers and aides are also needed during the day.
- Please email a resume to cdotson@wilmingtonchristian.com
Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus
– 2310 Canterwood Drive Wilmington, NC 28401
Contact: Beth Womer wilmingtonsouthcampus@kiddieacademy.net 910-232-0881
- Position: Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Floaters
- Pay range: Based on experience and education
- Benefits: Yes
- Hours per week: Full and Part-Time
- Age group: All age groups
- Job description: Kiddie Academy of Wilmington has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you. Job responsibilities: Responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children.
- Please email a resume to wilmingtonsouthcampus@kiddieacademy.net
