Science Teacher - Furman Middle

Sumter School District; New Furman Heights (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated middle school science teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging science instruction, align lessons to state standards, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher and a valid SC Secondary Science certificate. We welcome candidates with PACE/Teachers of Tomorrow eligibility and a commitment to equity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Secondary Science required.
• PACE/Teachers of Tomorrow eligibility welcome to apply.

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.
• Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a conducive learning environment.
• Strives to implement the school district's philosophy and objectives.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

SC Secondary Science Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Science
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Secondary Science. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Individuals with a PACE/Teachers of Tomorrow Statement of Eligibility are welcome to apply and will also be considered.

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 thestudents and state standards in the subject area.

3. Establishes clearobjectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectivesto students.

4. Employs a variety ofinstructional 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 isconducive 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 necessaryand reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials andfacilities.

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

9. Performs all otherduties 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.