Ecp lead teacher

The Edenton St. UMC Early Childhood Program is seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher for our Infant Classroom beginning in late August 2026.

This position offers the opportunity to join a strong and supportive Infant Team, working alongside three experienced Assistant Teachers. We are looking for a caring, collaborative educator with experience working with infants (or a similar age group) and previous classroom leadership experience.

About our program

At ECP, we focus on helping children grow socially and emotionally through a nurturing, play-based environment. We are deeply committed to the principles of Conscious Discipline and believe that all behavior is a form of communication.

SCHEDULE • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

• 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (includes weekly staff meeting)
• Closed for all Wake County Public School System Traditional Calendar holidays and select teacher workdays

COMPENSATION • Starting pay

• $22.00 per hour
• Hourly position

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have

• A degree in an education-related field
• Experience working in a preschool setting, preferably with infants
• Experience supervising or managing at least one Assistant Teacher
• Familiarity with Conscious Discipline principles

Before applying

• We encourage all applicants to review our philosophy and approach to early childhood education by visiting:
• Edenton St. UMC Early Childhood Program
• Conscious Discipline [https://consciousdiscipline.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

We look forward to connecting with educators who are passionate about building strong relationships, supporting young children, and being part of a collaborative school family.