Childcare Teacher | Part-Time

About the role

Join a Team That's Making a Difference! Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for more than just a job? Come grow with us at Foundations Early Learning Center! At Foundations, we do things differently - our classrooms are alive with hands-on, STEAM-focused learning, and we invest just as much in our daycare teachers as we do in our students -- with generous PTO, birthday holiday, paid training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Position Available At: 1235 Parkside Acorn Drive, Inman, South Carolina 29349

We help children reach their full potential, with school readiness, socialization, literacy, problem-solving, self-esteem and other life skills at the center of our focus. Foundations provides premier infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, school-age, and summer camp programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs utilize the nationally-recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum® with a focus on STEAM in our classrooms. Our Vision: Empowering children to realize their full potential. Our Mission: To enrich children's lives through meaningful, innovative early learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Create an engaging classroom where children can learn, play and grow.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Foster a love of learning through Creative Curriculum and our Brain Connect programs.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions.

Requirements

• Passion for working with young children.
• At least 18-years-old.
• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• EDU 119 or higher preferred.
• Previous experience working in licensed childcare.
• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare
• Same day pay available
• Blue Cross Blue Shield dental and vision insurance (part-time benefits package)
• Supplemental life insurance option
• Aflac coverage option
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
• Paid time off allowance for part-time employees working 17-29 hours/week
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
• Paid trainings & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program (eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%)

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $16-$19. Pay is determined by the level of education and years of experience. Pay increases with continued education, performance and years of service.

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule. Part-time positions available for 17-29 hours per week.