Lead Teacher - South Carolina First Steps 4K Program

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

The Learning Experience in Rock Hill is seeking a passionate and dedicated South Carolina First Steps 4K Teacher to join our team. As a 4K Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young learners can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children while working in a supportive and collaborative educational setting.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for 4-year-old children based on South Carolina First Steps 4K guidelines.
• Create engaging lesson plans that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.
• Observe and assess individual children's progress, and maintain accurate records of their growth and development.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, keeping them informed about their child's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to ensure a cohesive and enriching educational experience for all children.
• Attend professional development workshops and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education.
• Record Classroom attendance daily in Child Plus and Core systems.
• Ability to Adhere to an approved, research-based preschool curriculum aligned with the South Carolina Early Learning Standards for four-year-olds

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required). or
• A Two-year degree in early childhood education or a related field where Teachers possessing a two-year degree

must be enrolled and demonstrating progress toward the completion of a teacher education program within four years. or

• South Carolina teaching certification for 4K or equivalent.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational setting.
• Solid understanding of child development principles and early childhood education best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications

We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact qualified candidates for interviews.

At The Learning Experience, we value diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

The Learning Experience - Rock Hill, SC (Herlong Ave)

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.