Full Time Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy•Moncks Corner, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring full-time Preschool Teachers at our West Columbia location. Primary schedules are 8:00 am-5:00 pm or 9:00 am–6:00 pm. We are looking for a caring, dependable, enthusiastic teacher with a genuine love for working with children under five. The ideal candidate understands best practices in early childhood education, creates engaging learning experiences, and builds trusting relationships with young children. Our teachers play an important role in supporting each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while preparing them for kindergarten success.

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 guide children's behavior positively and resolve conflicts appropriately.
Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.
Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Successfully complete required Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
Observe and document children's development while supporting 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 children's development of early academic, artistic, and practical skills, including shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other age-appropriate concepts.
Maintain an organized classroom schedule and provide active supervision to ensure children's safety at all times.
Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Collaborate professionally and effectively with co-workers and administration.
Follow all 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, and positive classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.