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Methodist Home For Children

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Raleigh, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Create a nurturing environment and develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children aged 3 to 5. Track developmental milestones and maintain a clean, safe classroom while building relationships with families.

Qualifications

You have over 1 year of experience in an early childhood classroom and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. You are passionate about nurturing and teaching children and have strong communication and collaboration skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ECE

Job Description

Lead Teacher – Threes - Fives (Non-Profit, 5-Star Center)
📍 Raleigh, NC | 💵 $18–$22/hr | ⭐ $20+/hr for 7-Point Lead Teachers
Full-Time | Low Ratios | Strong Support


Love working with infants and toddlers? Ready to teach where YOU feel supported?
At our non-profit, 5-star early childhood center, we do things differently—no overcrowded rooms, no last-minute classroom shifts. Just small class sizes, generous supply budgets, and a team that cares about YOU as much as we care about our children.


What You’ll Do:
🍼 Create a calm, nurturing space for youth 3- 5 years old
📚 Develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans
🤝 Build strong relationships with families and coworkers
🔎 Track developmental milestones and tailor care accordingly
🧼 Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment


What We Offer:
✅ Low staff-to-child ratios
✅ Paid TEACH scholarships + Wake Tech Apprenticeship
✅ Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
✅ Health, dental, vision + life insurance
✅ 403B retirement plan with employer match
✅ $75K company-paid life insurance
✅ Free access to counseling support


What You Bring:
✔ Associate’s or Bachelor’s in ECE (preferred)
✔ 1+ year experience in an early childhood classroom
✔ A passion for nurturing, teaching, and supporting every child
✔ Strong communication and collaboration skills


Join a workplace built on compassion, not quotas.
Apply now and grow your career in a center that puts children and teachers first.


#MHCJOBS

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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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