Infant Lead Teacher

Foundation Operations - South Carolina LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Discounted child care tuition

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Smart Cookies in Charleston, SC is hiring enthusiastic teachers to care for infants through preschool-aged children. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom, implement developmentally appropriate activities, and maintain clear communication with parents and staff.

Responsibilities include documenting milestones, ensuring health and safety, and collaborating with the team to support every child’s growth. Competitive wages and full-time benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• TB test and physical before start date.
• Prior teaching or child care experience preferred.
• South Carolina Early Childhood credential (ECD 101) preferred.
• Background checks required with FBI and SLED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum promoting growth.
• Document attendance, food program compliance, milestones, and parent communication.
• Use positive guidance techniques.
• Collaborate respectfully with team to support children and family.

Skills

Strong communication

Interaction with children

Compassion and patience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Description

About Early Care and Education
Smart Cookies is high-quality child care that is extremely important in the social, cognitive, emotional, and educational development of every child. Smart Cookies offers a safe environment where infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergartners can feel comfortable expressing themselves, while parents can feel confident in their child’s daily care.

Our early childhood center is conveniently located on Savannah Highway across from Charleston Nissan Center and serves children aged infants through 36 months. We also have another center for ages 3 through 6 that is served by our second campus, located at 1643 Savannah Highway.

Join Our School Family

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring teachers to be positive role models for our Infants through preschool-aged students.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth
• Document attendance records, food program compliance, developmental milestones, accident reports, and daily communication with parents
• Use positive guidance techniques
• Collaborate respectfully and professionally with other team members to ensure the success of the children and the school family

Why Join Us?

We value our teachers and offer:

• Competitive wages based on experience and education
  
• Vision, dental, and health benefits for full-time employees
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Discounted child care tuition
  
• Paid time off for full-time employees
  
• Holiday pay for full-time employees
  
• Multiple bonus and incentive opportunities
  
• Career advancement opportunities
  

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  
• Experience working with young children
  
• Ability to bend, stoop, and run to keep up with active young children
  
• Strong communication and interaction skills with children and parents
  
• Compassion, respect, and patience for young children
  

Requirements

Schedule

Monday to Friday with multiple shifts available. Shifts may include:

• 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum age of 18
• TB test and physical before start date

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior teaching or child care experience
• Completion of the South Carolina Early Childhood Credential (ECD 101)
• At least 6 months of experience in a regulated child care facility

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an FBI and SLED background check
  
• Annual completion of 15 hours of training, including:
  
  • 5 hours in child growth and development
    
  • 5 hours in curriculum activities for children
    
  • Remaining hours in health, safety, or other child care-related topics
    
• Current Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
  
• If transporting children, a valid Class C driver's license with a clean Department of Public Safety record, plus 2 hours of transportation training annually