Summary

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is a nurturing early childhood learning center committed to fostering growth, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare students for kindergarten with a strong foundation in academics, social skills, and emotional development—all within a warm, engaging, and play-based environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is energetic, nurturing, and has a strong understanding of early childhood development. This teacher will lead a classroom of 4- and 5-year-olds, planning and implementing a curriculum that supports cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Paid holidays and time off
• Access to high-quality materials and a well-equipped classroom

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a developmentally appropriate and engaging curriculum aligned with school goals and early learning standards
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes respect, curiosity, and independence
• Use a variety of teaching methods to support different learning styles and developmental levels
• Observe, assess, and document student progress and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrative staff to maintain consistency and high-quality programming
• Ensure daily classroom routines, transitions, and schedules run smoothly
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in compliance with Bright Oak’s health and safety policies
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and school events as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• At least 1–2 years of experience working in a licensed preschool or childcare setting
• Knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum planning, and behavior guidance strategies
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must meet all state licensing requirements for child care providers

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/