Full Time Teacher

Aspire-Early-Learning-Academy-1; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DSS training

Weekly direct deposit

Conference/workshop opportunities

PTO 40 hours/year

Vision/Dental/Whole Life Insurance (if

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher for our West Columbia location. The role offers two primary schedules: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, depending on need.

The teacher will plan engaging lessons, observe child growth, foster social skills, and ensure a safe, nurturing classroom environment aligned with our curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must understand early childhood development principles and practices.
• Must follow health, safety, sanitation, and supervision guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to guide children's behavior positively and resolve conflicts.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using storytelling, play, music, and media.
• Observe and document children's development and support social skills and self-esteem.
• Encourage positive interactions and respectful behavior among children.
• Follow the academy's curriculum and lesson plans to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Support development of early academic, artistic, and practical skills (shapes, numbers, colors, crafts).
• Maintain organized classroom schedule and supervise for safety.
• Keep a clean, safe classroom meeting health and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with co-workers and administration.
• Follow all Aspire policies and procedures.
• Work well as part of a small teaching team.
• Create a warm, nurturing classroom where children feel valued and safe.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Health, safety & supervision

Strong communication

Behavior guidance

Team collaboration

Background checks (DSS, SLED, FBI)

ECD 101 coursework

Willingness to complete ECD 101

Education

ECD 101 completion

Job description

Full-Time Preschool Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy | West Columbia Academy

Aspire Early Learning Academy is accepting applications for a full-time Preschool Teacher at our West Columbia location. The primary schedule is 7:00 am -4:00 pm or 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

Teacher 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.

Required Skills & 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 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.

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
• PTO accumulation — up to 40 hours per year
• Nights and weekends off
• Holiday pay after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period
• Paid Telehealth and Mental Health benefits while employed
• $25,000 company-paid term life insurance policy while employed
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match after one year of employment

Join the Aspire Team

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.