Early Childhood - Lead Teacher

About This Role

Join the support team at Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. in Greenville, SC as a Early Childhood - Lead Teacher. This role pays $40,000 – $50,000/Yr and requires relevant professional experience.

What You'll Do

• Empowering Young Minds: Lead project-based activities that foster creativity and align with the academy’s philosophy of early childhood excellence, igniting curiosity and sparking imagination in young learners.
• Creating a Sanctuary: Foster a warm and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages independence, exploration, and a sense of belonging in every child.
• Growth Tracking: Observe and document the progress and milestones of each child’s development, tailoring your approach to meet their unique learning styles and needs.
• Foundation Building: Introduce young children to the magic of math, science, and literacy through storytelling and interactive play, while promoting physical growth and development through active movement and exploration.
• Collaborative Spirit: Work collaboratively with the Shift Manager and fellow staff to create a cohesive and high-quality environment that families trust and appreciate.
• Safety & Excellence: Ensure a safe and healthy environment, managing classroom routines and transitions with patience, empathy, and positive guidance.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record of nurturing young children in an educational setting.
• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to pass all required background clearances.
• Skill Set: Deep knowledge of child development principles and a talent for classroom management through positive guidance.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Heart & Soul: Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for engaging children in creative challenges.

Schedule

• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Nice to Have

• Specialized Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred.

About Dream Preparatory Academy, INC.

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?
• This position does not have any education requirements.
• What does this position pay?
• This Early Childhood - Lead Teacher role pays $40,000 to $50,000/Yr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.
• Where is Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. located?
• Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. is located at 29 Ridgeway Drive, Greenville, SC.