Early Childhood Teacher- JC

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Methodist Home For Children

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Raleigh, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Create nurturing, play-based learning experiences to support the social, emotional, and developmental growth of young children. Maintain a safe classroom environment while building strong relationships with families and tracking developmental progress.

Qualifications

You have a minimum of 1 year of classroom experience with young children and hold an NC Early Childhood Credential with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. You are also able to pass background checks and fingerprinting, and meet NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) requirements.

Must Have Skills for ATS

NC Early Childhood Credential

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) requirements

Job Description

Early Childhood Teacher (Infants, Toddlers, or 3s)

Jordan Child & Family Enrichment Center – Raleigh, NC
⭐ 5-Star Non-Profit Childcare Center

Pay: $18–$20 per hour
($20+ per hour for 7-point Lead Teachers)
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Jordan Child & Family Enrichment Center is seeking three full-time Early Childhood Teachers to join our team in the following classrooms:

👶 Infants
🚶 Toddlers
🎨 3-Year-Old Classroom

For more than 20 years, Jordan Center has been a model childcare program in Raleigh, offering developmentally appropriate care in a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff.

Unlike many childcare centers, we prioritize:

✔ Consistent classroom placements (no constant shifting)
✔ Smaller group sizes
✔ Generous classroom supply budgets
✔ Supportive leadership and collaborative teams

If you're looking for a center where you can focus on teaching, building relationships with children, and creating meaningful learning experiences, we’d love to meet you.


What You’ll Do

  • Create nurturing, play-based learning experiences for young children

  • Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth

  • Build strong relationships with children and families

  • Track developmental progress and support learning goals

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment

  • Follow all NC childcare regulations and center policies


Qualifications

Education

  • NC Early Childhood Credential required

  • Minimum 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Preferred

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Experience

  • At least 1 year of classroom experience with young children

Requirements

  • Must pass background checks and fingerprinting

  • Must meet NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) requirements


Why Work at Jordan Center?

✔ $18–$20 per hour ($20+ for Lead Teachers)
✔ 5-Star nonprofit childcare center
✔ Consistent classroom placements
✔ Smaller group sizes
✔ Generous classroom supply budgets
✔ TEACH Scholarships available
✔ Wake Tech Apprenticeship Program (earn while you learn)
✔ Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
✔ Health, dental, and vision insurance
✔ 403(b) retirement plan with matching
✔ Life insurance and additional benefits


Join Our Team

Jordan Child & Family Enrichment Center has been supporting children and families in Raleigh for over 20 years, and we’re looking for educators who are passionate about early learning.

When applying, please let us know which classroom interests you most: Infant, Toddler, or 3s.

Apply today and grow your career in a center that puts people before profit.


Equal Employment Opportunity
Methodist Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Methodist Home For Children

Founded in 1899 as a traditional, campus-based orphanage, we now provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services. We have a lifelong commitment to anyone who has come through our residential programs.
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