Pre-K (DDK) Teacher – Oakland Primary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District in Sumter, South Carolina seeks an experienced elementary/early childhood teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with state standards and district curricula in designated classrooms.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a valid South Carolina teaching certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. It encompasses planning, assessment, classroom management, records, and collaboration with colleagues within a 190‑day work year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area.
• Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• 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.
• Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

SC Teacher's certificate (Early Childhood or Elementary Education)

Job description

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 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.