Teacher 4th/5th Grade

Morning Star Academy; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Star Academy in Myrtle Beach, SC seeks an experienced educator to deliver standards-aligned instruction and foster a literate, numerate, and curious classroom.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, developmentally appropriate practice, play-based learning, and collaboration with families to support every student.

Qualifications

• Valid SC credential in Early Childhood (PK-3) or Elementary (2-6) or Montessori equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree and SCDE-approved educator preparation completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging instruction aligned to SC standards.
• Differentiate and scaffold lessons for diverse learners.
• Design literacy-rich and numeracy-rich environments for foundational skills.
• Implement formative and summative assessments to monitor progress.

Skills

South Carolina credential

Differentiated instruction

Early literacy

Play-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

SCDE-approved educator preparation

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards.
• Plan, differentiate, and scaffold lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of early learners.
• Design literacy-rich and numeracy-rich learning environments that promote foundational skills and conceptual understanding.
• Implement formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Create a safe, positive, nurturing classroom climate that encourages curiosity, independence, collaboration, and resilience.
• Integrate play-based learning, inquiry activities, hands-on centers, and movement-based instruction to support whole-child development.
• Collaborate with interventionists, specialists, and support staff to meet individual student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families through conferences, newsletters, digital platforms, and progress reports.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including Read to Succeed requirements as applicable.
• Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings when applicable, and schoolwide professional learning communities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records including grades, attendance, and intervention documentation.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, recess, and other school activities as assigned.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator

Requirements

Valid South Carolina teaching credential in:

• Early Childhood Education (PK-3), or
• Elementary Education (2-6), or a Montessori Elementary/Early Childhood equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree and completion of SCDE-approved educator preparation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with early literacy, numeracy, and play-based or inquiry-based instruction.
• Additional endorsements such as Read to Succeed or ESOL.