Substitute Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (Infants to Pre-K)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking dedicated substitute teachers to join our team at Bright Oak Preschool Academy. As a substitute teacher, you will be responsible for caring for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and communicating effectively with children and adults alike.

What You'll Do

• Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment, adhering to Bright Oak Preschool Academy's policies and procedures.
• Track students' transitions and other duties as required by DSS guidelines.
• Ensure the safety of children during emergent situations and respond promptly in case of an emergency.
• Maintain a healthy and clean classroom environment by adhering to proper standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to see and hear sufficiently to monitor and maintain control over classrooms of children aged 6 weeks through 5 years old
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening prior to start date
• Must be able to lift children up to 50 pounds 3 feet onto changing tables safely
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment

About Us

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is an upcoming preschool being built off of Maybank Highway on John's Island, SC. We are a privately held, locally owned school that will serve students from infants (6wks) to Pre-K (5yrs). Our school will embrace a child-centered, project-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a work environment that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and safety. In an effort to support local working parents, we will provide care from 6:30am to 6:30pm year-round with the exception of most federal holidays, including the week between December 25th and January 1st.