4K Co-Teacher: Flexible Schedule & Professional Development

Kinder Joy Learning Academy; Greer (SC); In loco; USD 24.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Paid Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Kinder Joy Learning Academy is seeking an SC First Steps 4K Co-Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You will support the Lead Teacher in implementing the 4K curriculum, encourage literacy and math development, and help prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten.

The role emphasizes proactive, patient, organized teamwork in a safe, nurturing classroom environment with a focus on child development and positive behavior guidance.

Competenze

• Child development practices.
• Safe and developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Follow and implement policies and procedures to ensure that children are always supervised and safe.

Mansioni

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing the approved SC First Steps 4K curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Support age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, and social-emotional development.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist with classroom learning centers, hands-on activities, and educational experiences.
• Encourage student participation, independence, problem-solving, and kindergarten readiness.
• Support the Lead Teacher with classroom observations, developmental assessments, and documentation of student progress.
• Classroom Management & Student Engagement — establish routines, expectations, and transitions.
• Use positive language, encouragement, redirection, and developmentally appropriate behavior guidance.
• Actively engage with students throughout the day rather than simply supervising.
• Encourage positive peer interactions, communication, independence, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Provide additional assistance to children who may need individualized learning or behavioral support.
• Help maintain an organized, welcoming, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to ensure smooth daily classroom operations.
• Communicate effectively regarding classroom needs, student progress, behaviors, and concerns.
• Take initiative in preparing instructional materials, organizing centers, and assisting with classroom activities.
• Follow the Lead Teacher's instructional direction while independently completing assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in classroom planning, staff meetings, professional development, and mandatory training.
• Assist with classroom coverage and other reasonable duties as assigned by administration.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times, including during classroom activities, meals, restroom breaks, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Follow SC DSS Child Care Licensing regulations, required staff-to-child ratios, and supervision procedures.
• Assist with maintaining classroom cleanliness, sanitation, and daily health and safety practices.
• Follow CACFP meal service procedures and documentation requirements when applicable.
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and safety issues to administration.
• Maintain student confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Support compliance with SC First Steps 4K program expectations and quality improvement standards.
• Parent Communication & Professionalism — build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and coworkers.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with communicating classroom activities, student accomplishments, and developmental progress.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Represent Kinder Joy Learning Academy professionally at all times.

Conoscenze

Team building

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Time management

Stress management

Respectful conduct

Formazione

CDA (within 1 year)

Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Kinder Joy Learning Academy is seeking an SC First Steps 4K Co-Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You will support the Lead Teacher in implementing the 4K curriculum, encourage literacy and math development, and help prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten.

The role emphasizes proactive, patient, organized teamwork in a safe, nurturing classroom environment with a focus on child development and positive behavior guidance.