Music Teacher - Cherryvale Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks a Music teacher for Cherryvale Elementary in Sumter, SC. The position requires teaching at Wilder Elementary School and adheres to the district’s standards and policies. The role emphasizes student-centered instruction and alignment with state music standards.

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid South Carolina teaching certificate in Music Education, with flexibility for district needs and locations as posted.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and a valid SC teacher's certificate in Music Education.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study meeting student needs, interests, and state standards in Music.
• Establishes clear objectives for all activities and communicates them to students.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media suitable for location and student needs.
• Uses effective classroom management to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Aligns instruction with the District's education philosophy and objectives.
• Takes precautions to protect students, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Music Education

Job description

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

Music Teacher - Cherryvale Elementary

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

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5890031
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION: Music

LOCATION: Wilder Elementary School

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES:

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 the students and state standards in the subject area.

3. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.

4. Employs a variety of instructional 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 is conducive 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 necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

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

9. Performs all other duties 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:

Career and Technical Education > Music

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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