Assistant Teacher at Families & Communities Rising Inc. in Durham

Assistant Teacher at Families & Communities Rising Inc. in Durham

Durham Full-Time On-site
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What We Will Do

  • Offer pay of $16–$18 per hour.

  • Provide Day 1 benefits for full-time employees.

  • Provide training and professional development opportunities.

  • Give you meaningful opportunities to make a difference for children and families.

Ready to Help Shape a Child’s Future?

Apply today at fcrinc.org/careers.


Help Little Learners Grow—Join Our Team as an Assistant Teacher!

Bring your love of working with children to Families & Communities Rising (FCR)! As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work alongside a teacher to create a caring, engaging classroom where preschoolers feel safe, build confidence, and discover something new each day.

What You Will Do

  • Partner with the teacher to plan and carry out lessons, classroom activities, and active play that support children’s growth and development.

  • Help create a clean, safe, welcoming classroom with engaging learning centers and prepared materials.

  • Build positive relationships with children and families, and participate in two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per child each program year.

  • Support children’s behavior with patience, respectful communication, and positive guidance.

  • Keep children actively supervised throughout the day, including during bathroom routines, outdoor play, and field trips.

  • Participate in family-style meals and snacks, support daily dental hygiene, and assist with classroom housekeeping.

  • Communicate with families, keep the teacher informed, and document important conversations and children’s progress.

  • Maintain accurate, confidential records and keep child-specific files and potentially harmful materials securely locked.


What You Will Bring

  • An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

  • Three to five years of experience working with preschool-age children in a high-quality early childhood program.

  • A caring approach, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to helping children learn and thrive.

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Contact Details:

Families & Communities Rising Recruitment Team