4K TEACHER ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to support our 4K classrooms in Sumter, SC. In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and vibrant learning environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will help implement daily routines, manage classroom activities, and provide individualized attention to our youngest learners during critical stages of early development.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and daily activities for 3K and 4K students.
• Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of children during classroom time, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Guide children in developing social skills, personal hygiene, and emotional regulation through positive reinforcement.
• Help prepare instructional materials, set up learning centers, and maintain a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Observe and document student progress, behavior, and milestones to share with the Lead Teacher and parents.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with young children in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, or school setting.
• Ability to pass comprehensive federal and state background checks, including fingerprints, required for South Carolina childcare providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and interact warmly with children and families.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, stoop, and sit on the floor with students.

• ECD 101 Credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Active CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience working specifically within an SC First Steps or ABC Quality provider framework.

• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

JMBC Christian and Academic School, provides early childhood nurturing and training in a safe secure Christian environment, while developing the character and respecting the diversity of each child.  We inspire language, literacy, communication and introduce to technology to our students.  We encourage outdoor learning and physical activities on our playgrounds. We use a research-based Curriculum (Creative Curriculum) throughout the school, including Conscious Discipline and social emotional learning frameworks to model interaction between children and adults.  Our goal is to prepare our students to make a smooth transition and compete successfully in advanced learning atmospheres.