Elementary Classroom Teacher (5th Grade)

Georgetown County School District; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown County School District is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher at Browns Ferry Elementary School in Georgetown, South Carolina. Certification in the state of South Carolina is required to teach at the elementary level and candidates should be prepared to deliver engaging instruction.

This 190‑day position emphasizes planning, recordkeeping, and collaboration with families. A Bachelor's degree or higher is required, with ongoing professional growth and a focus on helping students reach their

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• SC certification in the field of assignment required.
• District may accept alternatives deemed appropriate by administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate with families as needed.
• Use technology to support instruction and monitor student performance.
• Foster classroom management and enforce school rules and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university

Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of assignment

Job description

Elementary Classroom Teacher (5th Grade)

Georgetown County School District BROWNS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Georgetown, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5963394

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 17, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: 5th Grade Teacher (all Certification areas to work at the Elementary level)

Supervisor: Principal/Assistant Principal

FLSA: Exempt

Term of Employment: 190 days (Some positions may vary)

Job Summary

Planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of assignment (EC, ELEM, Art, Counselor, Media, Music, etc.)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as district administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Provide for the care and protection of school property
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians

Other Duties

Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal workplaces, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Salary Scale - salary based on years of experience and degree level

https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/page/salary-schedules

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. GCSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.

GCSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Last Update: 6/26

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

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• Georgetown, South Carolina 29440
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