Early Childhood Teacher

Applications will be accepted
Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 AM
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Wednesday, June 30, 2027 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

• Successfully demonstrates the ability to intentionally plan, implement, and evaluate standards-based instructional lesson plans designed to ensure student mastery of the appropriate grade-level skills and content.
• Demonstrates the ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance
• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with school goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils
• Keeps abreast of changes and school policies and students’ needs and interests
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance
• Ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policies, and administrative regulations
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Participates in staff development programs as assigned and/or recommended by Principal
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by Principal
• Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary

• Assists the administrative team in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
• Is punctual and maintains regular attendance
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc.
• Presents a positive image of GCA at all times
• Willingly performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal

• 190 days of employment per school year

• South Carolina Early Childhood certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities that stimulate learning
• Knowledge of the records, forms, and reports that must be prepared and maintained
• Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities
• Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling…