Aspire Early Learning Academy·Lexington, South Carolina
Teachers are responsible for providing engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment. They must also observe children's development and collaborate professionally with the teaching team and administration.
Part-Time Preschool Teacher Aspire Early Learning Academy | Lexington Academy
Aspire Early Learning Academy is currently accepting applications for part-time Preschool Teachers at our Lexington Academy. We offer 4 to 6 hours per day of part-time work. Perfect for college students, retirees, or moms who are seeking part-time hours.
We are looking for caring, dependable, enthusiastic teachers who genuinely love working with children under the age of five. The ideal candidate understands best practices in early childhood education and can create engaging learning experiences while building trusting, positive relationships with young children. Our teachers play an important role in supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while helping prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Teacher Responsibilities Provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using a variety of teaching techniques, including storytelling, educational play, music, and media.
Observe each child and support the development of social skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
Encourage children to interact positively with one another and develop healthy relationships.
Support children's artistic, creative, academic, and practical development through age-appropriate activities, including identifying shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, and other learning experiences.
Follow the classroom schedule and actively supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
Follow the curriculum and lesson plans provided by Aspire Early Learning Academy.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom consistent with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Collaborate professionally and effectively with co-workers and administration.
Follow all applicable DSS, DHEC, and Aspire Early Learning Academy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Work effectively as part of a small teaching team.
Create a nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn.
Required Skills & Qualifications Understanding of child development principles and early childhood education practices.
Familiarity with health, safety, sanitation, and classroom supervision guidelines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
Ability to positively guide children's behavior and appropriately mediate conflicts.
Patient, friendly, dependable, professional, and even-tempered.
Creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Successful completion of required Central Registry, SLED, and FBI background checks.
Completion of ECD 101 or willingness to complete the course within six months of employment.
The company will pay for the required course.
Paid DSS training — up to 15 hours Weekly direct deposit every Friday Convenient payroll access through a website or mobile app Conference and professional workshop opportunities Nights and weekends off Optional paid Telehealth and Mental Health benefits while employed Optional Vision, Dental, and Whole Life Insurance
Join the Aspire Team If you are passionate about working with young children and want to make a positive difference in their early learning experience, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire Early Learning Academy and become part of a team committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Candidates must have an understanding of child development principles and early childhood education practices. Applicants are required to complete background checks and either hold or be willing to complete the ECD 101 course.
Market context
Part-time teacher roles in South Carolina often draw candidates with early childhood or classroom experience, especially where schedules need flexibility and compliance with state screening requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers look for child development knowledge, background-check clearance, and timely completion of ECD 101; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your readiness to meet the screening and coursework timeline before applying.
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