Preschool Teacher- All Ages

Paylocity; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Discounted child care tuition

Holiday pay for full-time employees

Job summary

Smart Cookies in Charleston, SC is seeking enthusiastic teachers to support infants through preschool-aged children. You will maintain a safe, nurturing classroom and deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

This role offers full-time hours, competitive wages based on experience, and benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) matching. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma, some experience with young children, and the ability to engage with families and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with young children preferred.
• TB test and physical before start date.

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, and daily communication with parents.
• Use positive guidance techniques and collaborate with team members.

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

Requirements

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