Part Time Teacher
About The Position
Aspire Early Learning Academy is seeking caring, dependable, and enthusiastic part-time Preschool Teachers for their Lexington Academy. This role offers 4 to 6 hours of work per day, making it ideal for college students, retirees, or individuals seeking flexible part-time employment. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children under five, understand best practices in early childhood education, and be able to create engaging learning experiences while fostering positive relationships. Teachers are crucial in supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, preparing them for kindergarten.
Requirements
- Understanding of child development principles and early childhood education practices.
- Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
- Ability to positively guide children's behavior and appropriately mediate conflicts.
- Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.
- Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.
- Ability to work effectively 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
- Observe each child and support the development of social skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
- Encourage children to interact positively with one another and develop healthy relationships.
- Support children's artistic, creative, academic, and practical development through age-appropriate activities, including identifying shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other learning experiences.
- Follow the classroom schedule and actively supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Follow the curriculum and lesson plans provided by Aspire Early Learning Academy.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom consistent with 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 nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, supported, and excited 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
- Nights and weekends off
- Optional paid Telehealth and Mental Health benefits while employed
- Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
