Teacher

aspireearlylearningacademy; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DSS training classes

Weekly direct deposits

Optional insurance benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Aspire Early Learning Academy in West Columbia is looking for a dedicated part-time teacher to educate and care for children under four years old. The ideal candidate will understand early childhood education best practices, effectively engaging children and fostering their development.

This position offers flexible hours and numerous benefits including paid training classes, direct deposit payroll, and optional insurance plans. If you love nurturing young minds and can create a safe and positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Understanding of preschool educational methods.
• Ability to engage children positively.
• Willingness to follow health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational techniques to teach children.
• Observe and help children improve social competencies.
• Guide children in developing artistic capabilities.

Skills

Understanding of child development principles

Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines

Excellent communication skills

Ability to mediate between children

Cool-tempered and friendly

Creativity

Background checks cleared

ECD 101 course completion

Job description

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring teachers at our West Columbia 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 may be between 7:00 am and 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.