5th Grade Teacher (ELA/SS) - High Hills Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks a 5th Grade Teacher (ELA/SS) at High Hills Elementary to deliver engaging instruction in a 190-day school year. Location: High Hills Elementary.

The successful candidate will plan lessons aligned with state standards, manage classrooms effectively, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to support student growth. Licensure in South Carolina Elementary or Early Childhood is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and SC teaching certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as acceptable by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets student needs and state standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for class activities and communicates them to students.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media suited to location and student needs.
• Maintains effective classroom management for a productive learning environment.
• Supports district philosophy and educational goals in daily instruction.
• Takes precautions to protect students, materials, and facilities.
• Keeps accurate records as required by policy and regulation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree and SC teaching certificate

Job description

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

5th Grade Teacher (ELA/SS) - High Hills Elementary JobID: 2985

• Position Type: Elementary and Early Childhood/ Elementary and Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: High Hills Elementary

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.

Postings current as of 8/2/2026 9:33:39 PM CST.