What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Afternoon Teacher position at Aspire Early Learning Academy?
Aspire Early Learning Academy is hiring a part-time afternoon teacher at our Lexington location. This is a supplemental income opportunity, perfect for teachers, retirees, or anyone seeking a short, flexible schedule of just 3 hours a day. Great teachers will have a love and desire to care for and educate children under the age of five. We are seeking two part-time afternoon teachers who understand best practices in early childhood education and can engage 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 3:00 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.
- Organize the classroom at the end of the day 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:
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Excellent communication and instructional skills.
- Ability to act as a mediator between children.
- Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
- 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 covered.
- Nights and weekends off.
- Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance benefits that are payroll-deductible.