Teacher

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 are:

• 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 to include:

• 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.