Infant or Pre-K Co Teacher

Infant or Pre-K Co Teacher Palmetto Learning Academy Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time $15•$17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Interpersonal skills Lesson planning Classroom Teaching Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Teacher-directed learning Mobile devices Full Job Description Palmetto Learning Academy! www.palmettolearningacademy.com Ideally, we are looking for candidates that reside in the Nexton, Summerville, Goose Creek, and nearby areas.

Our Vision:

At Palmetto Learning Academy we will proudly incorporate a child centered and play-based philosophy into our classrooms and teaching style. In addition to learning developmentally appropriate academics, our students will learn independence through play. They will also learn from their peers, will constantly be encouraged, and are challenged by their teachers in a safe, loving, educational environment. We will provide a more thorough break down of our curriculum and specific teaching styles upon interview selection. General Responsibilities as a PLA teacher: Having a genuine love, patience, and understanding of children Must be reliable and dedicated•zero issues with attendance, tardiness, or calling out Develop lesson plans for your students following our monthly themes, values, and goals. Understand that PLA is a play based learning center but we also implement a full creative curriculum with structure. Candidates must be willing to provide the best of both worlds for our students. Willingness to learn each classroom schedule, maintain a positive mindset, and be a team player for every classroom you float in to support Must keep a flexible mindset and embrace the day to day changes of being in different classrooms Keep the children on a consistent schedule with structure as well as having a general understanding that some days you may need to toss out the lesson plan to let them run energy off outside instead. Observe each child to help them learn, grow, and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other appropriately and following our PLA discipline policy. Facilitate nap/snack and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Follow DSS compliance regulations & our PLA standards. We have weekly compliance checks to make sure you are set for success during DSS visits. Capable of utilizing a tablet/ phone to track your students, send daily messages/updates to parents, upload pictures of the day, and keep up with logging their feed via our software, Brightwheel. Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Willing to remain professional, positive, and communicate effectively and respectfully with teammates. Benefits to working for PLA 50 percent off tuition for our teachers must be working at least 30 hours a week to qualify Supported by a fun, professional, and dedicated administration team PTO 1 week accruing after 90 day probation ends / accrue 2 weeks PTO after first year Sick Pay 3 days a year after 90 day probation ends Holiday pay Weather / Hurricane pay if government mandates a state closure Teachers have a classroom budget for supplies Palmetto Praise Program•focusing on staff appreciation

Employee Investment Program:

focuses on team building, trivia, snacks/self-care bar consistently restocked in break room, as well as games & prizes throughout the month for our team Opportunities for growth within our company as we expand and build additional locations Supplemental insurance

A 12,300

sq ft facility with a full gym for our older learners as well as an additional one for our younger learners (inspired by our local children's museum) A large multi-purpose rec room for therapists to meet with any students that receive services such as speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Large outdoor learning spaces / fully equipped playgrounds for you and your students to enjoy If you find that your love for children, as well as your values line up with what we are creating at PLA, we would love to hear from you! We are a company that prides itself in the quality of care we provide for our students, as well as prides ourselves in the level of investment, appreciation, and communication that we will show our team. PLA starting pay is $15.00•$17.00 per hour. Your schedule would be Full Time/Monday-Friday. Time of day would depend on position being filled.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00•$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): If hired, would you need to use our childcare services? Our starting pay range is $15•$17/hr, are you still interested in this position? Are you looking for full time or part time? What is your availability to work Monday•Friday? Ability to

Commute:

Summerville, SC 29486 (Required)

Work Location:

In person