Part-Time Preschool Teacher: Nurture Young Minds

Aspire-Early-Learning-Academy-1; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DSS training — up to 15 hours

Weekly direct deposit every Friday

Payroll access through a website or a,

Conference and professional workshop

Nights and weekends off

Optional Telehealth and Mental Health

Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Ins.

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy is seeking a part-time Preschool Teacher at our West Columbia Academy. We offer 4 to 6 hours per day of part-time work.

Ideal for college students, retirees, or moms seeking part-time hours. We are looking for caring, dependable, enthusiastic teachers who genuinely love working with children under the age of five and who can create engaging learning experiences while building trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development principles and early childhood education practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Ability to positively guide children's behavior and mediate conflicts.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.
• Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Background checks: Central Registry, SLED, and FBI.
• ECD 101 course completion or willingness to complete within six months; company will pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
• Observe each child and support the development of social skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact positively with one another and develop healthy relationships.
• Support children's artistic, creative, academic, and practical development through age-appropriate activities.
• Follow the classroom schedule and actively supervise children to ensure safety and well-being.
• Follow the curriculum and lesson plans provided by Aspire Early Learning Academy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom consistent with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate professionally with co-workers and administration.
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work effectively as part of a small teaching team.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn.

Skills

Child development principles

Health, safety, sanitation guidelines

Excellent communication skills

Behavior guidance

Patience and professionalism

Creativity with young children

Team collaboration

Background checks (CR, SLED, FBI)

ECD 101 course completion

Education

ECD 101 course or willingness to complete

Job description

Aspire Early Learning Academy is seeking a part-time Preschool Teacher at our West Columbia Academy. We offer 4 to 6 hours per day of part-time work.

Ideal for college students, retirees, or moms seeking part-time hours. We are looking for caring, dependable, enthusiastic teachers who genuinely love working with children under the age of five and who can create engaging learning experiences while building trusting relationships.