Early Childhood Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Rock Hill School District • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young learners. The teacher supports students’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through developmentally appropriate, play-based, and instructional practices. The ideal candidate fosters a caring, creative, and enthusiastic classroom environment that supports early learning foundations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Skill in implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
• Ability to create a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment that supports social-emotional and academic growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young learners and maintain a supportive classroom community.
• Skill in classroom organization, behavior management, and establishing consistent routines.
• Ability to collect and use basic student data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Flexibility to adapt instruction, routines, and strategies to meet the needs of students and the classroom environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while managing frequent interruptions.
• South Carolina certification in Early Childhood with a strong GPA in relevant coursework.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
• Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided

Nice To Haves

• Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
• Familiar with educational technology tools
• Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Supports and supervises young children during instructional and non-instructional activities to ensure safety and compliance with district procedures.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that support early literacy, numeracy, fine and gross motor development, and social-emotional learning.
• Establishes a nurturing classroom environment that promotes positive behavior, engagement, and student independence.
• Implement behavior supports and intervention strategies to support students’ social and daily living skills.
• Organizes indoor and outdoor learning activities, including quiet and active play, aligned to early childhood developmental needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs, as required, to ensure student health, safety, and dignity.
• Provides meals and snacks as scheduled to meet students’ nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/guardians, and support staff to support student growth and progress.
• Participates in meetings related to student progress, intervention planning, and family communication.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Completes required documentation, record keeping, and clerical duties to support instructional and compliance needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed