Summary

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 afterschool program provides a safe and engaging environment for children to wind down, socialize, and participate in fun, enriching activities after the school day ends.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Part-Time Afternoon Teacher to join our afterschool 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.

Schedule:

• 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

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and interact positively with children in the afterschool 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

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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)

About Us

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 6:30am to 6:30pm year-round with the exception of most federal holidays, including the week between December 25th and January 1st.

https://brightoakpreschool.com/