Dynamic Pre-K STEP Teacher

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten STEP Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Columbia, SC. The role requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility and involves planning developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons for early learners in a 190-day instructional calendar.

The teacher will work under limited supervision, collaborating with principals and staff to support student growth, maintain records, and communicate progress to families.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
• Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
• Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.
• Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
• Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.

Job description

Richland County School District One is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten STEP Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Columbia, SC. The role requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility and involves planning developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons for early learners in a 190-day instructional calendar.

The teacher will work under limited supervision, collaborating with principals and staff to support student growth, maintain records, and communicate progress to families.