Child Care Teacher Assistant

Child Care Teacher Assistant – Charlotte, NC

Schedule: Monday through Friday - availability required between 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you passionate about early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for young learners?

Join our team at Novant Health as a Child Care Teacher Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting classroom activities and ensuring a warm, safe, and engaging learning experience for every child.

Required Documents (must be uploaded with your application):

• NC DHHS Division of Child Development Criminal Background Letter/Qualifying Letter

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teachers in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members.
• Support the center’s goals, guidelines, and standards of excellence.

Education:  High School or GED, required.  Credentials EDU 119 or equilvency as defined by DHHS Education Workforce, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• NC CDL License, preferred.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 2 months of hire, required.
• ITS SIDS within 2 months of hire, required.
• BSAC (Basic School Age) for those working with school age children, required.
• DHHS NC Division of Child Development Criminal Background letter, required.

Additional Skills/Requirements (required):

• NC Division of Child Development Qualifying Letter/Criminal Background letter
• NC Division of Child Development Workforce letter within 2 months of hire
• NC Institute for Child Development Professional ECE Certification within 2 months of hire
• CDL license (if hired for driving buses) and working with school age children.
• Maintain training hours requirements as outlined by the Division of Child Development

Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred):

• The ability to work a variety of work schedules and to work effectively in all classrooms within the centers.
• Playground safety

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.