Lead 3K Teacher

About us

Love Learning Center Ballentine is a small business in Irmo, SC 29063. We are innovative, collaborative and our goal is to promote fun, happiness and wellbeing amongst the children and staff!.

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• Casual work attire
• Company perks
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events

Lead 3K Teacher
The philosophy of Love Learning Center is to provide a developmentally appropriate program for young children that fosters the whole child concept, respects each child as an individual and stimulates a child’s natural interest in, and enjoyment of learning. All our teachers are DSS certified, experienced and educated in early childhood, and boast a passion for children.

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Childcare Teacher
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR or able to be certified upon hire.
• ECD 101 and/or CDA Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have a licensed childcare facility

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool : 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person