5th Grade Teacher - Cherryvale Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher at Cherryvale Elementary in Sumter, South Carolina. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and a valid SC teaching certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Open until filled, 190 days per year, salary to be established by the Board.

The teacher will plan and deliver instruction aligned with state standards, maintain records, and support district goals while ensuring safe and supportive classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above is required.
• Must hold a valid South Carolina teaching certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities and state standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all activities and communicates these to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable for location constraints and student needs.
• Uses effective classroom management to create a conducive learning environment.
• Seeks to implement the District's educational philosophy and objectives in instruction.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

SC teacher certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Job description

5th Grade Teacher - Cherryvale Elementary

Sumter School District Cherryvale Elementary School - Sumter, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5890027

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.

2. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of thestudents and state standards in the subject area.

3. Establishes clearobjectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectivesto students.

4. Employs a variety ofinstructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

5. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that isconducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students.

6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

7. Takes all the necessaryand reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials andfacilities.

8. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, andadministrative regulation.

9. Performs all otherduties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS: 190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Tiffany Walters
• 1345 Wilson Hall Road
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]