What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4k Preschool Teacher position at Legacy Early College?
2025-2026 School Year Pool
LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW
Legacy Early College is a K4-12 public charter school that originated through the vision of businessman William Brown in 2010 with an unwavering focus on “To and Through College” at every grade level. Legacy’s model combines academics, nutrition, physical fitness and mental health. In addition to our college driven academic standards, meals are made on site, scholars participate in PE everyday and Social-Emotional Literacy is integrated in the culture and curriculum. We currently occupy the site of the historic Parker High School and the former Greenville County Fine Arts Center.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Legacy Early College is looking for 4K teachers to provide exemplary instruction to our youngest Scholars. A main focus at this level is preparing students to be ready for kindergarten, so that they may be successful throughout their time at Legacy and beyond. Early learning foundations in basic subjects such as pre-reading readiness and early math experiences will be practiced daily.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan curriculum: Prepare daily lessons and exercises; follow age-appropriate curriculum guidelines for preschoolers, such as counting single-digit numbers, identifying colors, categorizing and grouping shapes, and memorizing the alphabet.
- Personal hygiene: Help students understand the benefits of personal health habits, including eating nutritional snacks, washing hands, grooming, and dressing.
- Lead procedures: Arrange seating plans, take roll, keep attendance records, and implement school procedures.
- Fun activities: Organize and lead games, arts and crafts, and other activities designed to help students learn, expend energy and work in groups.
- Store supplies: Select supplies, such as arts and crafts, story books, and other learning tools; keep supplies organized; assist students in gathering and returning supplies before and after activities.
- Storytelling: Read stories from age-appropriate books and encourage students to interact through creative feedback in group discussions.
- Social development: Help students integrate with one another and interact in groups, whether they’re working on curriculum, completing tasks, or during play activities.
- Behavior issues: Identify emotional problems and address them with the child’s parents or guardians during parent-teacher conferences.
- Staff meetings: Attend staff meetings and work with colleagues to plan curriculum and discuss student progress.
- Professional support: Work with school staff, such as counselors, nurses, and psychologists, who specialize in early childhood development and behavior management issues.
- Teaching assistants: Supervise teaching assistants or volunteers as appropriate and in accordance with school procedures and policies as well as state and federal equal employment guidelines.
- Education plans: Identify children with potential special needs and develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for remedial attention if necessary.
- Progress reports: Evaluate work; keep student records and provide parents or guardians with timely progress reports.
- Evaluate students: Administer tests and formal assessments; evaluate students’ grade-level performance in accordance with school and district policies; meet with parents to discuss performance.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred: Early Childhood Education major
- Preferred: K-12 teaching experience highly
- Preferred: Spanish speaking fluency
Work Schedule
K4 teachers operate on the 10-month Legacy Early College academic schedule (traditional school year cycle). A typical week during normal school hours is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Summer employment opportunities may be available.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salaries based on education, certification and experience.
- State PEBA Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Vanguard 401k: Employee Invest 6% Employer Match 8% = 14%
- Accrue personal days: up to 10 days per year
- School Breaks
- On-site Fitness Center
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Long periods of standing and sitting and having the ability to lift items up to 25lbs. is required.
- Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing.
- Position will require travel.
- Periodic participation in activities to support Legacy Early College is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the region and the delivery of high-quality education for all students.
General Sign-off
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of Legacy Early College at any time.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Legacy Early College is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Early College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,850.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,850