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Join a Team That’s Making a Difference!

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for more than just a job? Come grow with us at Foundations Early Learning Center! At Foundations, we do things differently – our classrooms are alive with hands-on, STEAM-focused learning, and we invest just as much in our daycare teachers as we do in our students -- with generous PTO, birthday holiday, paid training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement. 

Position Available At: 300 Poplar St. NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

251 East 7th street Winston Salem, NC 27101

Hourly Pay Range: $15-$17 per hour 

Pay is determined by the level of education and years of experience. Pay increases with continued education, performance and years of service.  

Highlights From Our Stellar Benefits:

Competitive Pay:  

• Regular pay increases 

• Same day pay available 

Insurance Package:  

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental & vision  

• Company-paid life insurance  

• 401K retirement plan 

• Employee wellness program 

• Optional programs like Aflac and short-term disability insurance  

Education Support:

• Paid trainings & professional development 

• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%. 

Additional Perks:  

• Discounted childcare 

• Paid time off 

• Birthday holiday 

• Monday-Friday schedule 

• Additional paid time off with years of service 

• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon  

• Unlimited growth opportunities   

Requirements

• Passion for working with young children. 

• At least 18-years-old. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• ECD 101 required.  

• Previous experience working in licensed childcare. 

• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments. 

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies. 

Teacher Responsibilities: 

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. 

• Create an engaging classroom where children can learn, play and grow. 

• Support children’s social and emotional development. 

• Foster learning through STEAM learning and the Creative Curriculum. 

• Use our app to communicate and build relationships with families.  

Benefits

About Foundations Early Learning Center: 

We help children reach their full potential, with school readiness, socialization, literacy, problem-solving, self-esteem and other life skills at the center of our focus. Foundations provides premier infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, school-age, and summer camp programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs utilize the nationally-recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum® with a focus on STEAM in our classrooms. 

Our Vision: Empowering children to realize their full potential. 

Our Mission: To enrich children’s lives through meaningful, innovative early learning experiences. 

Build your future with Foundations—apply today! 

www.foundationselc.com

Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Foundations follows state and federal labor laws. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school. 

Discrimination Information

FMLA Information

Polygraph Test Information