Part Time Teachers

aspireearlylearningacademy; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DSS training

Direct deposits Fridays

Payroll platform

Conference registrations

Nights and weekends off

Vision, dental, life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy in Lexington, SC is seeking a part-time afternoon teacher to care for and educate children under four. Hours 12:00–6:00 or 2:00–6:00, part-time position with DSS/DHEC guidelines and training provided.

You'll implement age-appropriate activities, monitor safety, collaborate with staff, and follow our curriculum to support healthy development and kindergarten readiness.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to act as a mediator between children.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
• Creativity.
• Cleared Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
• Completed ECD 101 or agreed to complete the course within 6 months of employment (paid for by the company).

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children.
• Observe each child and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact positively with each other.
• Guide children in developing their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, or colors; doing crafts, etc.).
• Organize the classroom schedule and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Maintain a clean, tidy classroom that complies with health and safety standards.
• Follow the company's curriculum and lessons.
• Follow the guidelines of DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Preschool education methods

Safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Mediation between children

Calm and friendly

Creativity

Background checks

ECD 101 course

Job description

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring part-time afternoon teachers at our Lexington location. Great teachers will have a love and desire to care for and educate children under the age of four. We are seeking one part-time teacher who understands best practices in early childhood education and can engage children and earn their trust and attention. Our goal is to continue contributing to children's healthy mental and emotional development, enabling them to excel in kindergarten. The position's hours are 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children.
• Observe each child and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact positively with each other.
• Guide children in developing their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, or colors; doing crafts, etc.).
• Organize the classroom schedule and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Maintain a clean, tidy classroom that complies with health and safety standards.
• Follow the company's curriculum and lessons.
• Follow the guidelines of DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy.

Required Skills

• Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to act as a mediator between children.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
• Creativity.
• Cleared Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
• Completed ECD 101 or agreed to complete the course within 6 months of employment (paid for by the company).

Benefits

• Paid DSS training classes up to 15 hours.
• Weekly direct deposits on Fridays.
• Accessible payroll platform via website or app.
• Conference and workshop registrations.
• Nights and weekends off.
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance benefits that are payroll-deductible.
• Optional 401(k) benefits with 100% employer match after six months.