PreK3 Assistant Teacher Magic Carpet Academy MCA

About This Role

Magic Carpet Academy is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic

Magic Carpet Academy is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Pre‑K3 Assistant Teacher to support our Pre‑K3 classroom. The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to help prepare children for kindergarten through structured learning, play‑based activities, classroom routines, and positive guidance. The ideal candidate enjoys working with 3/4‑year‑olds, communicates well with children and adults, and understands the importance of active supervision, consistency, and professionalism in the classroom.

This position requires someone who can support small‑group activities, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, classroom organization, and daily learning activities. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson implementation, helping children develop independence and social skills, supporting early literacy and math readiness, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, and following all MCA policies and North Carolina child care rules. Applicants must be reliable, patient, flexible, and willing to work as part of a team in a busy Pre‑K classroom environment.

Childcare experience is preferred.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines, lessons, activities, and transitions.
• Support children in developing kindergarten readiness skills, including early literacy, math, writing, listening, and following directions.
• Help supervise children during indoor play, outdoor play, meals, bathroom routines, 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, cleaning up, organizing belongings, and following classroom expectations.
• Support positive behavior guidance using redirection, encouragement, consistency, and calm communication.
• Engage with children during play and learning activities to build vocabulary, social skills, and confidence.
• Assist with classroom materials, centers, 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, 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, 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.

• 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.