Infant Room - Lead Teacher

About This Role

This Infant Room - Lead Teacher position at Dream Preparatory Academy, INC. in Greenville, SC offers $16 – $20/Hr. Candidates should bring relevant professional experience and a reliable work ethic in a childcare facility environment.

What You'll Do

• Discovery & Development: Design and implement engaging activities that align with our academy's philosophy, sparking curiosity and creativity in our young learners.
• Classroom Culture: Establish a warm, inclusive, and welcoming classroom space that promotes exploration, independence, and a sense of community.
• Well-being & Guidance: Provide vigilant supervision and positive guidance to ensure the well-being of our infants, managing routines with sensitivity and care.
• Child Development Tracking: Monitor and record significant milestones in child development, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth.
• Collaboration & Communication: Foster open and heart-centered communication with parents and colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive experience.
• Classroom Organization:
• Resource Management & Maintenance: Efficiently manage and maintain a clean, stimulating learning space filled with age-appropriate materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Passion: A genuine love for working with infants/young children and a passion for engaging them in developmental challenges.
• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to pass all required background clearances.
• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Experience: Proven experience nurturing and guiding young children in a professional educational setting.
• Skills: Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development principles.
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available based on academy requirements; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Nice to Have

• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments, is highly desirable.

Benefits

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 requires at least an associate degree.
• What does this position pay?
• This Infant Room - Lead Teacher role pays $16 to $20/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.