Preschool Teacher

Job Description

A teacher/ preschool teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Teacher/ Preschool/ Pre-K Responsibilities and Duties

Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
• Maintain professional commitment
• Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Teacher/ Preschool/ Pre-K Qualifications and Skills

A teacher must meet the qualifications of the state of South Carolina and the following qualifications:

• The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level
• The ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times
• The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary)
• The ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies
• The ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare

Teacher/ Preschool/ Pre-K requirements:

• A current physical examination by a physician
• An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations

Benefits

• Discretionary Days
• Child Care Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Expense Reimbursement
• Flextime Scheduling
• Family Leave
• Benefit Conversion at Termination
• Jury Duty Leave
• 401K Match

Job Types: Full-time/ part-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person