The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud inspire lives of purpose, learning, and service by cultivating each student's God-given potential.

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, co-educational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12. The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud serve an additional 600 preschool students from age two through kindergarten.

The O'Quinn Schools are seeking a highly motivated, nurturing, and collaborative Lead Kindergarten Teacher to join our Mount Pleasant campus for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and will create a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners.

If you enjoy working with children and guiding them through the early stages of their educational journey in a stimulating and supportive teaching environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Foster a warm, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children's social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with school expectations
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, development, and behavior
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Follow DSS regulations and school policies and procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school initiatives and professional development opportunities

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for early childhood education and child development
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a teaching team
• Patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach to teaching young children
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive and respectful classroom community

Position Details

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 3535 hours per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university - Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education preferred
• At least one year of experience working with young children in an early childhood setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds as the School believes that best serves our students. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.