About the role
Part-Time Preschool Teachers
Aspire Early Learning Academy | Moncks Corner Academy
Aspire Early Learning Academy is currently accepting applications for part-time Preschool Teachers at our Moncks Corner Academy. We offer 4-6 hours per day of part-time work. This role is ideal for college students, retirees, or moms seeking part-time hours. Available part-time hours are 7:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
We are looking for caring, dependable, enthusiastic teachers who genuinely love working with children under five. The ideal candidate understands best practices in early childhood education and can create engaging learning experiences while building trusting, positive relationships with young children.
Our teachers play an important role in supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while helping prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Teacher 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 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, and 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* 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 guide children's behavior positively and mediate conflicts appropriately. * Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered. * Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children. * Ability to work effectively as part of a team. * Successfully complete required Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
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
Join the Aspire Team
If you are passionate about working with young children and want to make a positive difference in their early learning experience, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire Early Learning Academy and become part of a team committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive.