Temporary Lead Teacher (F/T*) (2 Vacancies)

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College of Charleston is hiring a Temporary Lead Teacher. The role involves planning, adapting, and implementing curriculum and instruction for preschool-aged children, maintaining the classroom environment, assessing child development, fostering community engagement, mentoring staff, and collaborating on program initiatives.

Highlights

Plan and deliver curriculum for children aged 2 to 5 years reflecting best early childhood practices.
Maintain classroom environment and ensure state licensing and national accreditation compliance.
Assess and report on child learning and development.
Engage with families, staff, and visitors to foster community involvement.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate staff and interns.
Collaborate with program director and Master Teachers on program planning and improvement.
Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach and/or inquiry/project-based learning preferred.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and current South Carolina teacher certification.
Teaching experience with toddlers, preschool, or kindergarten-aged children required.
Pay rate is $28-$35 per hour, commensurate with education and experience; position includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and employee assistance program.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In your application materials, please include a sample lesson plan teaching to a 2 year old class and a paragraph about how you would modify that lesson for 3-5-year-olds. In addition, please include a one to two page written statement on your educational philosophy and what pedological heroes you use as resources in your classroom.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title	Temporary Lead Teacher (F/T*) (2 Vacancies)
Department	Early Childhood Development
Minimum Requirements	Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with teaching experience is required. Current South Carolina teacher certification (or equivalent in reciprocating state) is required. Successful prior experience teaching toddler, pre-school and/or kindergarten-aged children is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Experience with Reggio Emilia approach and/or inquiry/ project-based learning desired. the LT positions requires co-teaching with Graduate students and Undergraduate students, so disposition towards and/or successful experience collaborating with other similarly-qualified professionals desired. The program does not use commercial curriculum products so initiative, creativity, and a reflective approach to teaching are desirable.
Additional Comments Regarding Position	The Lead Teacher (LT) at N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center is a teaching professional in a program that demonstrates best practices and leadership in the local and regional early childhood community. The LT is responsible for creating and maintaining the classroom environment, curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment of the children in the assigned class. the LT group also works with the program director and the master teachers on initiatives relative to the program mission and is accountable for meeting state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). That LT also works with professors/ students from time to time on research projects. The LT develops constructive relationships with families, supervises graduate assistants, hourly teaching assistants, and practicum students. The LT is required to participate in professional development activities (a minimum of 15 clock hours annually). *The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits.
Special Instructions to Applicants	In your application materials, please include a sample lesson plan teaching to a 2 year old class and a paragraph about how you would modify that lesson for 3-5-year-olds. In addition, please include a one to two page written statement on your educational philosophy and what pedological heroes you use as resources in your classroom. Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu**.
Hours Per Week	37.5
Pay Rate	**$28-$35/hour
Posting Date	06/12/2026
Closing Date	06/26/2026
Benefits	Health/Dental/Vision – Click Here Life Insurance Long Term Disability Retirement Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Open Until Filled	No
Posting Number	T202610
EEO Statement	The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17985

Job Duties

Activity	Plan, adapt, and implement curriculum and instruction for 2 through 5 -year-old preschool-aged children that reflects best practices in early childhood education.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	75

Activity	Plan and maintain physical environment that reflects and facilitates best practice in early childhood education.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Implement assessment activities and reporting on child learning and development.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Foster community engagement through positive interactions and planned activities with families, staff, and visitors.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Mentor/supervise undergraduate and graduate staff and interns.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Collaborate with program director and Master Teachers for ongoing program planning, documentation, and improvement.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
Other Document
Other Document 2
Other Document 3

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Charleston, SC 29424

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