Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Bright Oak Preschool Academy seeks dedicated and compassionate teachers to guide young children through essential developmental milestones. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging classroom environment where children can thrive. Effective communication and collaboration skills are crucial in this role, as you will work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure the well-being and success of our students.

What You'll Do

• Implement a Reggio-Emilia inspired curriculum that fosters exploration and hands-on learning.
• Ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment, adhering to Bright Oak policies and DSS guidelines.
• Communicate daily with parents through the HiMama software and document students' progress in line with the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom space that promotes learning and growth.
• Support new employees during training and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive work environment.
• Be prepared to address emergency situations and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Track students' transitions in accordance with DSS guidelines.
• Assist in training and supporting colleagues as needed to maintain a cohesive team.

Requirements

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening prior to start date
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Two years of professional child care experience or degree in Early Childhood Development
• 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 be able to lift children up to 50 pounds 3 feet onto changing tables safely

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Reggio-Emilia teaching philosophy would be an asset in this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid holidays including the week between December 25 and January 1
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Family Telemedicine benefits
• Priority admission for your child to our school
• Discounted tuition for your child at our school

As a new business, we are limited in the benefits we offer beyond a great working environment. As we grow, we hope to be able to offer additional benefits such as a retirement plan, health insurance assistance, and other benefits offered by larger corporations.

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.