Required Minimum Qualifications for Academy Director:
Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field
A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a licensed child care facility.
SLED, FBI, and Central Registry Background Check (conducted by the company)
Health Assessment & TB Test
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Management, but not required:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership position.
Early Childhood Certification and/or Advanced Degree.
Management/leadership training will be provided by the company.
Required Minimum Qualifications for 4K First Steps Teacher:
Associate Degree in Early Care and Education or Related Field
High School Diploma/GED
SLED, FBI, and Central Registry Background Check (conducted by the company)
Health Assessment & TB Test
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Teachers:
One Year of Experience in a licensed Early Childhood Center.
Early Childhood Certification and/or Advanced Degree.
Classroom training will be provided by South Carolina First Steps and the company.
Required Minimum Qualifications for Lead Teachers:
High School Diploma/GED
SLED, FBI, and Central Registry Background Check (conducted by the company)
Health Assessment & TB Test
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Teachers:
Six Months Experience in a licensed Early Childhood Center.
Early Childhood Certification and/or Advanced Degree.
Classroom training will be provided by the company.
Required Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Teachers, Part-time Teachers, & Substitutes:
High School Diploma/GED
SLED, FBI, and Central Registry Background Check (conducted by the company)
Health Assessment & TB Test
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Teachers:
Zero – Six Months Experience in an Early Childhood Setting.
Early Childhood Certification and/or Degree
Classroom training will be provided by the company.