Part Time Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring a part-time afternoon teacher at our Columbia location. Great teachers will have a love and desire to care for and educate children under the age of four. We are seeking full-time teachers who possess knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and have the ability to engage with children, earning 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 hours of the position are from 12:00 pm to 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 to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize the classroom schedule and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Follow the curriculum and lessons provided by the company.
• 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.