Full Time Teacher

Aspire Early Learning Academy is accepting applications for full-time 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 full-time teachers who have knowledge of best practices for early childhood education and can engage them and earn their trust and attention. We aim to continue contributing to children's healthy mental and emotional development so they can excel in kindergarten. The hours will vary between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. 

Teacher Responsibilities are:

• Provide a variety of educational techniques (e.g., storytelling, educational play, media) 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, making 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 in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Follow the curriculum and lessons that are provided by the company.
• Follow the guidelines of DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy.
• Work effectively with a small team of co-workers.

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 by website or app.
• Conference and workshop registrations.
• Accumulation of PTO Time up to 40 hours per year.
• Nights and weekends off.
  
• Holiday pay after the 90-day probationary period. 
• Paid TeleHealth & Mental Health benefits while employed.
• Paid Term Life Insurance Policy of $25,000 while employed.
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance benefits.
• Optional 401(k) benefits with 100% employer match after one year of employment.