Teacher - Early Childhood Development 3K

Young World Physical Education; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a dedicated Teacher for Early Childhood Development 3K at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and safe learning environment, develop engaging lesson plans, and foster strong communication with parents.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid South Carolina teaching certificate. Candidates should be prepared to create meaningful learning experiences for young students and maintain an orderly classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education.
• Ability to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lesson plans.
• Engage with students actively.
• Maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Creative lesson planning

Engagement with students

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid South Carolina teacher's certificate

Job description

Teacher - Early Childhood Development 3K

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4821830

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

FLSA Status: E

Days of Work: 190

SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT SEVEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Early Childhood Development 3K

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision, employs classroom management techniques that result in an atmosphere for teaching/learning in which students can know what they are expected to do. Gives instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the principal. Reports to the Principal.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

• Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that will support the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being of all learners.
• Plan, implement and assess creative and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Actively engage with students.
• Implement activities that motivate learners.
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents.
• Adhere to guidelines that pertain to early childhood.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Have a prepared lesson plan that is sufficient for instructing the lesson.
• Exercise proper care of materials and equipment.
• Communicate needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.
• Arrive for work at the assigned hour and do not leave before the assigned time.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other staff members, parents, students, and with administration.
• Accept assistance, advice, and guidance from people responsible for supervising performance and make a concerted effort toward improving or refining skills.
• Share ideas, plans, materials, and facilities.
• Be alert to the district’s, school’s, and own goals and priorities and seek professional development appropriate to those needs.
• Keep information obtained in professional service confidential unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Respect the rights, feelings, and differences among individuals and communicate directly with the person(s) involved in any situation.
• Comply with state and local restrictions pertaining to the use of controlled substances, tobacco products, alcohol, and dress.
• Do not verbally or physically harass students.
• Do not use profanity in the presence of students.
• Do not have any sexual contact with students.

Standards

• Classroom Management
  • The teacher begins the class.
  • The teacher communicates to students the behaviors expected of them, or there is evidence that expected behaviors have been achieved.
  • Students exhibit classroom behaviors that allow for maximum on‑task behavior from all participants.
  • Inappropriate behaviors receive immediate and appropriate teacher intervention.
• Materials
  • The teacher chooses appropriate materials and/or equipment for teaching.
  • The teacher handles materials and equipment efficiently in the classroom.

Planning for Instruction

• Utilize a clinical approach to teaching (adequate diagnosis and prescription of evidence by students).
• Follow the lesson plan format and establish teaching strategies that allow attainment of the lesson’s behavioral objective.

Teaching the Lesson

• Recognize student differences in needs, abilities, and interests, and impart instruction that meets these differences.
• Tell students exactly what is to be learned and the purpose of the learning, making it meaningful.
• Relate the learning from the lesson to previous learnings and verbalize transfer for students.
• Inform students how they will be accountable for demonstrating proficiency.
• Provide students with information about assessments.
• Demonstrate sound, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter.
• Check periodically throughout the lesson for student understanding.
• Provide practice experiences appropriate in number and variety to ensure mastery.
• Monitor guided practice to give immediate feedback on correctness.
• Apply reinforcement theory throughout instruction.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Include student interests in classroom activities.
• Encourage, praise, and acknowledge student effort.
• Manage instruction so that each student shows progress.
• Schedule practice to guarantee retention.
• Help students verbalize critical attributes of learning.
• Collect data to evaluate student performance and assist in planning future lessons.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above. Valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in the assigned teaching area. Alternatives to the above qualifications acceptable per board discretion.

Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work involving walking or standing some of the time, lifting up to 10 pounds, routine keyboard operations.
• Data Conception: Compare and judge characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Speak and/or signal people to convey information; receive assignments and directions.
• Language Ability: Read manuals and materials, enter data into computer, prepare reports, correspond effectively.
• Intelligence: Apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make independent judgments.
• Verbal Aptitude: Record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow instructions.
• Numerical Aptitude: Perform arithmetic, determine percentages, handle time calculations.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Inspect items for proper dimensions and visually read information.
• Motor Coordination: Coordinate hands and eyes accurately using office equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Handle computer keyboards and other equipment with coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Differentiate between colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Manage people beyond instructions, adapt under moderate stress.
• Physical Communication: Talk and hear, including telephone communication.

Essential Functions

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.

Plans a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities, aligned with state standards.

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

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media appropriate to student needs and facilities.

Provides a programmed system of homework to support learning.

Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a conducive learning environment appropriate for developmentally‑ready students.

Writes lesson plans, daily and long‑term.

Uses technology to enhance student learning.

Maintains a current teaching certificate and holds highly qualified status per “No Child Left Behind” guidelines.

Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.

Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.

Diagnoses learning disabilities routinely and seeks district specialist assistance as needed.

Performs necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Cooperates fully with the principal’s instructions or extra assignments during the school day.

Records student attendance accurately each day as prescribed.

Follows curriculum standards, local course of study, state regulations, and district policies.

Makes positive relationships with home, parents, and community.

Keeps parents informed of child progress and holds conferences as necessary.

Reports suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency and the principal.

Abides by the SC Teacher Code of Ethics.

Participates in required staff development sessions.

Uses district resources strategically and effectively.

Reports accidents or injuries to the principal timely.

Supervises students properly.

Maintains current class records and submits them at request and at year‑end.

Keeps a complete cumulative record for each child.

Maintains a clean, orderly, safe classroom.

Administers appropriate assessments, records scores, interprets test results, and analyzes data to improve instruction.

Plans, prepares, implements, and assesses instructional lessons that teach standards and meet student needs.

Maintains classroom and school order that supports learning.

Position Type

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dr. Marquice Clark, Principal
• The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
• Phone: (864) 594‑4444
• Email: MQClarkspart7.org

Spartanburg School District Seven does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, disability, age, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by law.