Special Education Teacher

4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4-K) Teacher

Location: Allendale County, SC (Commutable from Augusta and Savannah, GA)
Start Date: July 28-29 (Orientation begins July 30; school starts August 6)

General Summary

Our client is seeking a passionate 4-K Teacher to guide four-year-old learners through a critical pre-kindergarten year. Under general supervision, the teacher assists students in developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. The primary goal of this role is to ensure school readiness through developmentally appropriate, play-based learning that helps pupils become mature, able, and responsible adults.

Why Join Our Client's Team? Our client offers an exceptionally competitive compensation package designed to reward impact:

• Pay for Performance
• Retention Bonuses
• Holiday Bonus

Essential Functions

• Targeted Early Education: Develops and implements play-based instruction focused on school readiness, foundational literacy, and social-emotional development.
• Clear Objectives: Establishes clear, appropriate goals for classroom activities and communicates them effectively to young learners.
• Progress Tracking: Assesses student growth regularly, provides formal progress reports, and modifies teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Builds strong partnerships with parents through oral and written communication, progress reports, and potential home visits.
• Classroom Management: Creates a safe, structured, and nurturing environment tailored to the maturity and interests of four-year-olds.
• Staff Supervision: Plans, supervises, and evaluates the assignments of teacher aides and classroom volunteers.
• Compliance & Growth: Maintains accurate records in accordance with state laws, federal funding metrics, and board policies while participating in continuous professional development.

Job Specifications

• Education & Experience: Active South Carolina teaching certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Must meet all state-required credentials tied to South Carolina's 4K program funding (First Steps or state pre-K grants).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of early childhood milestones, methods for developing stimulating lesson plans, and foundational counseling/adjustment strategies for young children.
• Skills/Effort: Ability to demonstrate concepts clearly, manage an active early-childhood classroom, and communicate effectively with a diverse community of parents and district staff.
• Working Conditions: Classroom environment with a degree of stress related to constant student supervision. Must be able to lift/move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required; no overnight travel.