Substitute Teacher

Aspire-Early-Learning-Academy-1; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DSS training

Direct deposit

Payroll access

Nights off

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy – Moncks Corner is seeking dependable individuals to join our substitute preschool teaching team. This role supports classrooms by providing flexible coverage from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on an as-needed basis, ideal for students, retirees, or parents seeking flexible hours.

Successful candidates will be patient, caring, and enthusiastic about early childhood education, with the ability to adapt to different age groups and classroom teams while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic child development principles and early childhood education practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively guide children's behavior and appropriately mediate conflicts.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, and even-tempered.
• Flexible and comfortable adapting to different classroom environments.
• Genuine interest in working with young children.
• Successful completion of required company-sponsored Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Observe children's needs and interests while encouraging confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact positively and respectfully with one another.
• Support children's artistic, creative, and practical development through age-appropriate activities, including shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other learning experiences.
• Follow the classroom schedule, routines, and lesson plans provided by Aspire Early Learning Academy.
• Actively supervise children and maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom consistent with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with classroom teachers, coworkers, and administration.
• Follow all applicable DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when working in different classrooms and with different teaching teams.

Skills

Child development

Early childhood education

Communication

Conflict mediation

Patience

Classroom supervision

Flexibility

Job description

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy – Moncks Corner

Aspire Early Learning Academy is currently accepting applications for Substitute Preschool Teachers at our Moncks Corner location. Hours can range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on an as-needed basis. This position is ideal for college students, retirees, and moms.

We are looking for dependable, caring, enthusiastic individuals with a genuine love for working with children under the age of five. Substitute Teachers provide essential support to our classrooms by stepping in when needed and helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate is flexible, patient, reliable, and comfortable working with different age groups and classroom teams. You should be able to quickly build positive relationships with children while maintaining classroom structure, routines, and expectations.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Observe children's needs and interests while encouraging confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact positively and respectfully with one another.
• Support children's artistic, creative, and practical development through age-appropriate activities, including shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other learning experiences.
• Follow the classroom schedule, routines, and lesson plans provided by Aspire Early Learning Academy.
• Actively supervise children and maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom consistent with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with classroom teachers, coworkers, and administration.
• Follow all applicable DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when working in different classrooms and with different teaching teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of basic child development principles and early childhood education practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively guide children's behavior and appropriately mediate conflicts.
• Patient, friendly, dependable, and even-tempered.
• Flexible and comfortable adapting to different classroom environments.
• Genuine interest in working with young children.
• Successful completion of required company-sponsored Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.

Benefits

• Paid DSS training — up to 15 hours
• Weekly direct deposit every Friday
• Convenient payroll access through a website or mobile app
• Nights and weekends off
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance benefits

Join the Aspire Team

If you are dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children, we would love to have you join our substitute teaching team. Apply today and become an important part of the Aspire Early Learning Academy team!