Assistant Toddler Teacher

Jul 22, 2026

$13 - $16/hour

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

We’re excited to announce that we’re on the lookout for a fantastic Assistant Teacher to join our team in the 2-year-old classroom! If you’re 18 years or older and have a high school diploma, we’d love to hear from you. Plus, if you haven’t completed EDU 119 yet, no worries! You can complete it after you’re hired. But you do need to have 1 year min of childcare center experience.

Join us in making a difference in our little ones’ lives!

Pay Range

$13.50-$16 USD

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off
• 401K with company match
• No nights or weekends - ever
• A supportive, family-like team culture

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
• Experience teaching young children
• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us
We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

_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._

A Growing Network of Trusted Early Childhood Learning Centers from Coast to Coast!

Early Learning Academies fosters children's innate curiosity through engaging, age-appropriate activities, focusing on social-emotional wellness and building self-confidence in a nurturing environment.

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