PreK2 Assistant Teacher Magic Carpet Academy MCA

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities – Pre-K2 Assistant Teacher

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines, age-appropriate lessons, activities, and transitions.
• Support children in developing early learning skills, including language development, listening, following simple directions, social skills, fine motor skills, and beginning independence.
• Help supervise children during indoor play, outdoor play, meals, diapering/toileting routines, handwashing, rest time, centers, and dismissal.
• Maintain active supervision at all times by positioning yourself where all children can be seen and heard.
• Assist with small-group and individual activities as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Help children practice independence, including handwashing, toileting/diapering routines, cleaning up, organizing belongings, using words to communicate needs, and following classroom expectations.
• Support positive behavior guidance using redirection, encouragement, consistency, patience, and calm communication.
• Engage with children during play and learning activities to build vocabulary, social-emotional skills, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Assist with classroom materials, centers, sensory activities, art activities, learning games, and instructional preparation during approved planning time.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Sanitize tables, toys, classroom materials, diapering/toileting areas, and other surfaces as required.
• Assist with meal and snack routines, including setup, supervision, cleanup, and proper sanitation.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, staff, and administration.
• Report injuries, behavior concerns, safety concerns, unusual observations, toileting/diapering concerns, or parent concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director immediately.
• Follow all MCA policies, classroom procedures, schedules, and North Carolina child care rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Avoid personal phone use, personal conversations, and non-supervision tasks while supervising children.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines, age-appropriate lessons, activities, and transitions.
• Support children in developing early learning skills, including language development, listening, following simple directions, social skills, fine motor skills, and beginning independence.
• Help supervise children during indoor play, outdoor play, meals, diapering/toileting routines, handwashing, rest time, centers, and dismissal.
• Maintain active supervision at all times by positioning yourself where all children can be seen and heard.
• Assist with small-group and individual activities as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Help children practice independence, including handwashing, toileting/diapering routines, cleaning up, organizing belongings, using words to communicate needs, and following classroom expectations.
• Support positive behavior guidance using redirection, encouragement, consistency, patience, and calm communication.
• Engage with children during play and learning activities to build vocabulary, social-emotional skills, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Assist with classroom materials, centers, sensory activities, art activities, learning games, and instructional preparation during approved planning time.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Sanitize tables, toys, classroom materials, diapering/toileting areas, and other surfaces as required.
• Assist with meal and snack routines, including setup, supervision, cleanup, and proper sanitation.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, staff, and administration.
• Report injuries, behavior concerns, safety concerns, unusual observations, toileting/diapering concerns, or parent concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director immediately.
• Follow all MCA policies, classroom procedures, schedules, and North Carolina child care rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Avoid personal phone use, personal conversations, and non-supervision tasks while supervising children.

Requirements

Qualifications – Pre-K4 Assistant Teacher

• NC Early Childhood Credential required.
• At least 6 Early Childhood Education college credits required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must meet all health screening and child care employment requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Must be dependable, professional, patient, and able to work as part of a classroom team.
• Must be able to follow the Lead Teacher’s directions, classroom schedule, MCA policies, and North Carolina child care rules.

Nice to Have

Skills & Qualities – Pre-K2 Assistant Teacher

• Patient, caring, dependable, and nurturing with young children.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions from the Lead Teacher and administration.
• Works well as part of a classroom team.
• Good communication skills with children, families, and staff.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow professionally.
• Energetic and engaged during classroom activities, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Able to stay calm and consistent when guiding children’s behavior.
• Organized and able to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom.
• Professional in appearance, communication, and conduct.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and respectful communication.
• Reliable with attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

About Magic Carpet Academy