Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Oaks Children’s Academy has been voted THE BEST DAYCARE of Charleston in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025, as well as THE BEST PRESCHOOL of Charleston in 2020, 2022 and 2025! Come join the BEST team in Charleston! Imagine your future as a preschool teacher where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from the best of the best, and having the opportunity to earn a degree – for free.
Opportunity for growth pay increase after a few months of employment!
- Small, family-owned preschool. A home away from home. A wonderful school-family atmosphere. A place of warmth fun for kids and adults alike!
- Play-based learning! As Fred Rogers says, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
- Opportunity to receive ECE certificates or an associates degree for FREE!!
An Oaks Children's Academy career includes :
Competitive compensationBonus Incentives Program - monthly opportunity to earn bonusesPaid time off that increases with seniorityEducational professional developmentHealth insurance optionsLGBTQ+ friendly workplaceWomen-led organizationWonderful school family atmosphereWe are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
As a Preschool Teacher, you will :
Create and lead activities based on your observations of the children’s interests and needs.Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child’s day.Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.Preschool teacher Requirements :
Preschool teachers must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements :
At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED requiredAt least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferredDuties
Create an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.Lead teachers plan and conduct, on a daily basis, an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum plan of The Oaks Children's Academy. Assistant teachers aid in the execution of planned lessons.Initiate classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, art projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation).Conduct focused observations of childrenEnsure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with the good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.Provide daily care individually to each child, including but not limited to diapering every 2 hours and feeding on demand.Maintain regular adequate communication with parents through daily contacts and regularly scheduled parent conferencesContribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center. Work as a member of a TEAM to ensure continuity and a high standard of quality in all classrooms in the centerThis position will report to the Center DirectorFurther position-specifics will be discussed during initial phone communicationRequirements
A minimum of 6 months experience working in a DSS licensed facility (highly preferred)At least 18 years of ageHigh school degree (or equivalent)Be ENTHUSIASTIC about and have a warm supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families!Reliable!High level of flexibility!Open to constructive criticism in order to grow as a teacher!Excellent oral written communication skills!Physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children!Nice To Haves
ECD 101 (if not, TOCA will assist with getting employees enrolled)CPR / First aid certified (if not, all employees will gain certification during employment with TOCA)Benefits
Competitive compensationPaid time off that increases with seniorityEducational professional developmentHealth insurance optionsLGBTQ+ friendly workplaceWomen-led organizationWonderful school family atmosphere