Kindergarten Teacher

Charleston Collegiate School•Johns Island, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher at Charleston Collegiate School is responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports early childhood growth and exploration. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative educator with a passion for hands-on, play-based, and project-based learning (PBL), utilizing the school’s outdoor campus to enhance student experiences.

Requirements

College Degree (minimum Bachelors)
Good working knowledge of Google Suite
Efficient typing, email, database, spreadsheet, and internet skills
Ability to communicate effectively and get along with co-workers and management
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance
Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solve, and manage multiple projects
Ability to present a professional image as a representative of the School
Current in advanced first-aid training or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a dynamic, child-centered curriculum that fosters early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning, and inquiry-based exploration. Lessons should integrate hands-on activities, cross-curricular connections, and foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners, using assessments and observations to tailor support and enrichment opportunities.
Foster a warm and inclusive classroom community that encourages curiosity, independence, collaboration, and problem-solving through structured routines and positive behavior support.
Integrate Charleston Collegiate School’s core values—empathy, integrity, community, optimism, and advocacy—into daily interactions and lessons.
Leverage the school’s outdoor campus to provide experiential learning opportunities, environmental studies, and nature-based activities that support student engagement and development.
Collaborate with colleagues and families to support student growth, align teaching practices, and share insights on child development and learning progress.
Communicate regularly with families, providing updates on student progress, classroom experiences, and strategies for supporting learning at home.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, PBL, and social-emotional learning.
Encourage meaningful connections between students and the broader community, integrating service-learning and community engagement into the curriculum when appropriate.