Engaging Preschool Teacher - Nurture Young Minds

Aspire-Early-Learning-Academy-1; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DSS training up to 15 hours

Weekly direct deposit

PTO up to 40 hours per year

Nights and weekends off

Holiday pay after probation

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy in West Columbia, SC, is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to support children under five with engaging activities and a nurturing classroom.

You will implement developmentally appropriate practices, document progress, collaborate with staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; background checks and ECD 101 completion or willingness to complete are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Ability to positively guide children's behavior and help resolve conflicts appropriately.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.
• Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Successful completion of required background checks (Central Registry, SLED, FBI).
• Completion of ECD 101 or willingness to complete within six months (company pays).

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using storytelling, play, music, and media.
• Observe and document children's development while supporting social skills, independence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage positive interactions and respectful behavior among children.
• Follow the curriculum and lesson plans to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Support development of early academic, artistic, and practical skills (shapes, numbers, colors, crafts).
• Maintain an organized classroom schedule and supervise for safety.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate professionally with co-workers and administration.
• Follow applicable policies and collaborate as part of a small teaching team.
• Create a warm, nurturing classroom where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

Skills

Child development principles

Early childhood education practices

Classroom supervision guidelines

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior guidance

Team collaboration

Reliable and patient

Creative teaching

Background checks complete

Education

ECD 101 completion or willingness to complete

Job description

Aspire Early Learning Academy in West Columbia, SC, is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to support children under five with engaging activities and a nurturing classroom.

You will implement developmentally appropriate practices, document progress, collaborate with staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; background checks and ECD 101 completion or willingness to complete are required.