Preschool Teacher- Infants-Toddlers

Smart Cookies 1717•Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

About Early Care and Education Smart Cookies is high-quality child care that is extremely important in the social, cognitive, emotional, and educational development of every child. Smart Cookies offers a safe environment where infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergartners can feel comfortable expressing themselves, while parents can feel confident in their child’s daily care. Our early childhood center is conveniently located on Savannah Highway across from Charleston Nissan Center and serves children aged infants through 36 months. We also have another center for ages 3 through 6 that is served by our second campus, located at 1643 Savannah Highway. Join Our School Family We are looking for enthusiastic and caring teachers to be positive role models for our Infants through preschool-aged students.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
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
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
TB test and physical before start date
Successful completion of an FBI and SLED background check
Annual completion of 15 hours of training, including: 5 hours in child growth and development 5 hours in curriculum activities for children 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, plus 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 other team members to ensure the success of the children and the school family