Part-Time Afternoon Teacher – Afterschool Program

About Us

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is a warm and welcoming early childhood center that supports children’s growth through play, exploration, and meaningful connection. Our after school program provides a safe and engaging environment for children to wind down, socialize, and participate in fun, enriching activities after the school day ends.

We are currently seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Part‑time Afternoon Teacher to join our after school program team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children in a relaxed, supportive setting. You’ll help supervise and engage children in games, crafts, outdoor play, and other age-appropriate activities during the late afternoon hours.

• Weekday afternoons (exact hours TBD based on school dismissal time)
• Approximate shift: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Opportunities for additional hours during school breaks, early release days, and full‑day care as needed

• Supervise and interact positively with children in the after school program
• Facilitate structured and unstructured activities such as crafts, games, outdoor play, and snack time
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive environment
• Assist with daily check‑in and pick‑up procedures
• Communicate effectively with families and fellow staff members
• Help maintain classroom routines and behavior expectations

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoys working as part of a team
• Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is an upcoming preschool being built off of Maybank Highway on John's Island, SC. We are a privately held, locally owned school that will serve students from infants (6wks) to Pre‑K (5yrs). Our school will embrace a child‑centered, project‑based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a work environment that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and safety.

In an effort to support local working parents, we will provide care from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm year‑round with the exception of most federal holidays, including the week between December 25th and January 1st.