Excel Learning Center logo
Education, Tutoring Services

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

Jacksonville, NCOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 26 days ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • EDU 119
  • ECE credits
  • Early Childhood Education degree
  • licensed center experience

Nice to have

  • ongoing coaching
  • advancement opportunities
  • curriculum development
  • lesson planning
  • pedagogy
  • stakeholder management

Role summary

Excel Creative Early Learning is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher for their Early Childhood Education program. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed center, along with specific ECE credits or a degree in Early Childhood Education. The position offers competitive pay ($14-$17/hour), health benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and childcare discounts. The company values employee development and encourages internal advancement. This is an onsite, full-time position with no nights or weekends, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Join Excel Creative Early Learning, part of Early Learning Academies (ELA), and do work that matters to children, families, and your community. From our classrooms to the roles that keep our centers running, every position contributes to a welcoming, caring environment. We’re looking for team members who value teamwork, bring a caring attitude, and take pride in what they do.

We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed center, along with EDU 119 and 12 additional ECE credits, or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Pay Range$14—$17 USD

Support for Your Work and Your Future

At Excel Creative Early Learning, we invest in the people who help our centers thrive. Our team members have access to paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to develop their skills. We value internal talent and encourage employees to explore advancement opportunities as they become available.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay based on experience and education
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee childcare discounts
  • No nights or weekends
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

    Take Your Next Step

    There is more than one path to a meaningful career in early childhood education. Review the requirements for this position above and tell us how your background and strengths could contribute to our team.

     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.

    #ELANC

    Ready to apply?
    You'll be redirected to Excel Learning Center's application page.

    Similar roles

    See how RiseMe works

    Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.