Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Lexington County School District One; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in South Carolina is hiring a Family and Consumer Science Teacher to lead students in areas such as nutrition, financial fitness, and family life education. This full-time role involves creating effective learning experiences, supporting student development, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance curriculum quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree in home economics, certification in CPR, and a valid teaching certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in home economics or related field with prior student teaching experience.
• Must have valid South Carolina teaching certification.
• Certifications in CPR and Babysitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in consumer science topics including financial fitness and nutrition.
• Create a supportive and productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate curriculum effectiveness.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in home economics or related area

Valid South Carolina teaching certification

Certification in CPR and Babysitting

Job description

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Job Title: Teacher, Family and Consumer Science

Reports to (Title): Principal

Terms Of Employment

Certified Salary Scale

Hours per day: 8

Days per year: 190

Type Of Position

Full-time

FLSA Status

Exempt

General Summary

Under general supervision instructs students in family and consumer science skills including child development, consumer education, financial fitness, family life education, foods and nutrition, housing and interior design, fashion, fabric and design. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning environment for all students; supervises students in classroom activities and in other areas as assigned; maintains positive behavior support and classroom management systems.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based society.
• Teaches concepts and skills in foods and nutrition, fashion, fabric and design, child development, housing and interiors, family life education, consumer education and financial fitness; incorporates principals of mathematics, science, writing communications and economics.
• Provides leadership for the student organization Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; monitors student progress and recommends remedial action as needed; evaluates contributions to group projects.
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and make suggestions for improvement.
• Networks with school personnel regarding scheduling issues.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Organizes classrooms and other settings for daily instruction.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations, etc.; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/guardians of students’ progress.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in home economics or related area of discipline with previous student teaching experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Valid South Carolina teaching certification
• Certification in CPR and Babysitting by the National Red Cross
• Certification in ServSafe from the National Restaurant Association preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Conducts duties in classrooms and other instructional environments with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires constant attention working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to fifty pounds; Occasional travel is required; limited overnight travel required. Requires operation of general office equipment, technology tools and household appliances.

Responsibility

Responsible for supervision of students in classrooms, field studies and other instructional settings. Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget (if applicable). Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions and safety issues.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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