Assistant Teacher (2nd Shift)

Dream Preparatory Academy, INC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Preparatory Academy, INC in Greenville, SC is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the 2nd shift to support Lead Teachers in delivering safe, nurturing care. You will help children grow, explore, and wind down in a warm, structured after-school setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on activities, and ongoing professional development to maintain a high-quality environment for students' development and wellbeing, with both full-time and part-time schedules available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to provide attentive and loving care meeting physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Assist with implementing age-appropriate, hands-on activities promoting sensory exploration, motor skills, language, and social interaction.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, organized learning environment following health and safety guidelines and progress reporting.

Skills

Collaborative care

Curriculum support

Sanctuary maintenance

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About This Role This role is where exceptional care meets the comfort of a smooth end-of-day transition. As an Assistant Teacher for the 2nd Shift, you are a vital part of the support system for our students, working alongside our Lead Teachers to ensure they have a safe, stimulating sanctuary to grow, explore, and wind down. You will contribute to their overall development and well-being, providing a warm and secure environment through the afternoon and evening hours. The support system for our students, working alongside our Lead Teachers to ensure they have a safe, stimulating sanctuary to grow, explore, and wind down. You will contribute to their overall development and well-being, providing a warm and secure environment through the afternoon and evening hours.

About This Role This role is where exceptional care meets the comfort of a smooth end-of-day transition. As an Assistant Teacher for the 2nd Shift, you are a vital part of the support system for our students, working alongside our Lead Teachers to ensure they have a safe, stimulating sanctuary to grow, explore, and wind down. You will contribute to their overall development and well-being, providing a warm and secure environment through the afternoon and evening hours. The support system for our students, working alongside our Lead Teachers to ensure they have a safe, stimulating sanctuary to grow, explore, and wind down. You will contribute to their overall development and well-being, providing a warm and secure environment through the afternoon and evening hours.

What You'll Do

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the Lead Teacher to provide attentive and loving care, ensuring every child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.
• Curriculum & Activity Support: Assist with implementing age-appropriate, hands-on activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills, language acquisition, and social interaction.
• Sanctuary Maintenance: Help maintain a clean, safe, and beautifully organized "home-away-from-home" that adheres to strict health, safety, and progress reports
• Continuous Learning: Participate actively in professional development, training sessions, and team meetings to enhance your skills in early childhood excellence.

Requirements

• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required, although some college coursework and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting is preferred. Knowledge of interactive, hands-on, or technology-focused educational frameworks is a strong plus.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset and the ability to seamlessly take direction from the Lead Teacher while bringing your own passion to the classroom.
• Heart & Soul: Deep patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in supporting the growth and evening care of our students.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in the standing, bending, and lifting required to keep our students safe, engaged, and supported.
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to pass all required background clearances.

Schedule

Shift: Consistent coverage for our 2nd shift. Options include:

• Full-Time: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM (inclusive of 1 hour unpaid meal break)
• Full-Time: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (inclusive of 1 hour unpaid meal break)
• Part-Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (no meal break)

Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.