Full-Time Preschool Teacher — Nurturing Young Minds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DSS training

Direct deposit

Payroll access online

Conference/workshop opportunities

PTO 40 hours per year

Nights weekends off

Holiday pay after probation

Telehealth & Mental Health benefits

Company-paid term life insurance

Vision, Dental & Whole Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy in Lexington is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to nurture and educate children under five, following our child-centered curriculum and fostering a love of learning. You will create engaging activities, document progress, support social-emotional development, and collaborate with a small teaching team to ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom.

A commitment to health, safety, and family communication is essential, with the role’s schedule running

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 resolve conflicts.
• 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 Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
• Completion of ECD 101 or willingness to complete the course within six months of employment. The company will pay for the required course.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
• Observe and document children's development while supporting social skills, independence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, and respectful behavior among children.
• Follow the company's curriculum and lesson plans to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Support children's development of early academic, artistic, and practical skills, including shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other age-appropriate concepts.
• Maintain an organized classroom schedule and provide active supervision to ensure children's safety at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets 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 warm, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.

Skills

Child development

Early childhood education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behavior guidance

Patience

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Education

ECD 101

Job description

Aspire Early Learning Academy in Lexington is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to nurture and educate children under five, following our child-centered curriculum and fostering a love of learning. You will create engaging activities, document progress, support social-emotional development, and collaborate with a small teaching team to ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom.

A commitment to health, safety, and family communication is essential, with the role’s schedule running