MECK Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Bright Kids Learning Academy • Charlotte, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Kids Learning Academy is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and nurturing MECK Pre-K Assistant Teacher to join its early childhood education team. The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for four-year-old children. The role supports classroom instruction, kindergarten readiness, and each child’s academic, social, and emotional development.

Bright Kids Learning Academy is an early childhood education center in the Steele Creek community of Charlotte, North Carolina. Its MECK Pre-K program provides high-quality early childhood education designed to prepare four-year-old children for a successful transition to kindergarten. The Academy uses an age-specific, project-based learning curriculum and emphasizes assessing children’s development, tailoring learning activities to individual needs, and engaging families in the learning process.

Requirements

• Hold or be working toward a minimum of an associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
• If working toward an associate degree, meet one of the stated qualification pathways: be enrolled in a relevant associate degree program at an accredited college or university and complete at least 6 semester hours of coursework from the official Plan of Study with a grade of C or higher annually until the degree is achieved; or hold an AA or BA/BS in an unrelated field, have at least 480 work hours (12 weeks) teaching in a preschool classroom, and commit to earn the CDA within the first year of employment and renew it every three years after completion; or hold a high school diploma, enroll in a relevant associate degree program at an accredited college or university, and complete at least 6 semester hours of coursework from the official Plan of Study with a grade of C or higher annually until the degree is achieved.
• Be dependable, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing daily lesson plans, instructional activities, and the approved MECK Pre-K curriculum.
• Support children’s cognitive, language, literacy, social-emotional, and physical development through intentional, play-based learning.
• Provide individual and small-group instructional support to accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, meals, outdoor activities, and daily supervision.
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress and assist with classroom assessments.
• Promote positive behavior and appropriate classroom management practices.
• Establish positive, professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in parent communication, family engagement activities, and classroom events as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Follow applicable North Carolina childcare licensing regulations, MECK Pre-K program requirements, and Academy policies.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with MECK Pre-K requirements.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the Academy.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree