Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is a nurturing early childhood learning center committed to fostering growth, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare students for kindergarten with a strong foundation in academics, social skills, and emotional development—all within a warm, engaging, and play-based environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is energetic, nurturing, and has a strong understanding of early childhood development. This teacher will lead a classroom of 4- and 5-year-olds, planning and implementing a curriculum that supports cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Paid holidays and time off
• Access to high-quality materials and a well-equipped classroom

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a developmentally appropriate and engaging curriculum aligned with school goals and early learning standards
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes respect, curiosity, and independence
• Use a variety of teaching methods to support different learning styles and developmental levels
• Observe, assess, and document student progress and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrative staff to maintain consistency and high-quality programming
• Ensure daily classroom routines, transitions, and schedules run smoothly
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in compliance with Bright Oak’s health and safety policies
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and school events as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• At least 1–2 years of experience working in a licensed preschool or childcare setting
• Knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum planning, and behavior guidance strategies
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must meet all state licensing requirements for child care providers

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.