Teacher K-5

POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement

Competitive salary

Job summary

An educational institution in South Carolina is seeking a K-5 Teacher/Navigator for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves creating a supportive environment, personalized instruction, and professional development, focusing on empowering students academically and socially. Ideal candidates have a certification in the subject area, experience with Power School, and adherence to the highest academic standards. A competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits packet.

Qualifications

• Certification in the subject area (South Carolina or reciprocity state).
• Outstanding references from current and former supervisors.
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create a rigorous but supportive environment and hold all students to high academic expectations.
• Use data to assess progress and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with other Navigators to promote interdisciplinary studies.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data assessment

Collaboration

Project-based learning

Technology proficiency

Education

Certification in subject area

Tools

Power School

iReady

Job description

Teacher K-5 / Navigator

POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL is seeking K-5th Teacher/Navigators for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves joining an outstanding education team to unleash student potential and cultivate aspirations, where students are career‑focused, college‑ready, and invested in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a rigorous but supportive environment and hold all students to high academic expectations.
• Use data to assess progress and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Personalize instruction by acknowledging varied strengths, learning preferences, and supporting universal design principles.
• Engage in professional development and foster a growth mindset, encouraging students to take risks and learn from successes and failures.
• Collaborate with other Navigators to promote interdisciplinary studies.
• Support and guide parents and students, applying effective evaluation techniques.

Qualifications

• Certification in the subject area (South Carolina or reciprocity state).
• Experience with Power School.
• Experience in project‑based learning is preferred.
• Experience with iReady is preferred.
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web‑based tools).
• Outstanding references from current and former supervisors.
• Satisfactory SLED report.

Benefits

• Benefits Packet.
• 403(b) Retirement.
• Competitive salary $45,000‑$60,000.