Full Time Infant Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy • Moncks Corner, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring a full-time Infant Teacher at its Moncks Corner location. The primary schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The teacher supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children under five and helps prepare them for kindergarten. The role calls for a caring, dependable, enthusiastic educator who understands early childhood best practices, creates engaging learning experiences, and builds trusting relationships with children.

The teacher creates a warm, nurturing, positive, safe, and organized classroom; follows the company curriculum and lesson plans; and collaborates with a small teaching team, co-workers, and administration. The position must follow applicable DSS, DHEC, and Aspire policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Ability to positively guide children's behavior and help resolve conflicts appropriately.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered demeanor.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Successful completion of required Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
• Completion of ECD 101, or willingness to complete the course within six months of employment; the company will pay for the required course.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using techniques such as storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
• Observe and document children's development while supporting their social skills, independence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, and respectful behavior among children.
• Follow the company's curriculum and lesson plans to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Support early academic, artistic, and practical skills, including shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other age-appropriate concepts.
• Maintain an organized classroom schedule and actively supervise children to ensure their safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate professionally and effectively with co-workers and administration.
• Follow applicable DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work effectively as part of a small teaching team.
• Create a warm, nurturing, positive classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.

Benefits

• Paid DSS training — up to 15 hours.
• Weekly direct deposit every Friday.
• Convenient payroll access through a website or mobile app.
• Conference and professional workshop opportunities.
• PTO accumulation — up to 40 hours per year.
• Nights and weekends off.
• Holiday pay after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period.
• Paid Telehealth and Mental Health benefits while employed.
• $25,000 company-paid term life insurance policy while employed.
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Optional 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

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