Preschool Teacher- All Ages
About The Position
Smart Cookies is seeking enthusiastic, caring teachers to serve as positive role models for infants through preschool-aged children. The centers provide safe, nurturing environments for children from infancy through age six and support their social, cognitive, emotional, physical, and educational development. The role involves maintaining a safe and healthy classroom, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, documenting children’s records and progress, communicating with parents, using positive guidance, and working professionally with the school team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with multiple shifts available; shifts may include 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Requirements
- At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Experience working with young children.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and run to keep up with active young children.
- Strong communication and interaction skills with children and parents.
- Compassion, respect, and patience for young children.
- TB test and physical completed before the start date.
- Successful completion of an FBI and SLED background check.
- Complete 15 hours of training annually, including 5 hours in child growth and development, 5 hours in curriculum activities for children, and remaining hours in health, safety, or other child care-related topics.
- Current Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
- If transporting children, a valid Class C driver's license with a clean Department of Public Safety record and 2 hours of transportation training annually.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching or child care experience.
- Completion of the South Carolina Early Childhood Credential (ECD 101).
- At least 6 months of experience in a regulated child care facility.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Document attendance records, food program compliance, developmental milestones, accident reports, and daily communication with parents.
- Use positive guidance techniques.
- Collaborate respectfully and professionally with team members to support the children and school family.
Benefits
- Competitive wages based on experience and education.
- Vision, dental, and health benefits for full-time employees.
- 401(k) matching.
- Discounted child care tuition.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Holiday pay for full-time employees.
- Multiple bonus and incentive opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
