Full Time Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy • Moncks Corner, SC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring a full-time Preschool Teacher at its West Columbia location. The role is suited to a caring, dependable, enthusiastic teacher with a genuine love for working with children under five and an understanding of early childhood education best practices. Teachers create engaging learning experiences and build trusting relationships while supporting each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and preparation for kindergarten. Primary schedules are 8:00 am–5:00 pm or 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

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 techniques such as 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 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.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized in accordance with 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, and 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.
• Company-paid $25,000 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