Teacher (Science Lab) - Cherryvale Elementary

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks an Elementary Science Lab Teacher for Cherryvale Elementary School in Sumter, SC. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and a South Carolina certificate in Elementary Education or Science, with a commitment to hands-on inquiry-based learning and safety.

The role involves planning engaging science lessons, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with other teachers to support grade-level science goals within a 190-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or higher and valid SC teacher certification in Elementary Education or Science.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans lessons aligned with SC standards for science and CCC science expectations.
• Establishes clear objectives for labs and activities and communicates them to students.
• Develops engaging, inquiry-based science lessons and hands-on labs.
• Uses appropriate instructional strategies and materials for elementary science.
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintains safe, organized lab environments and proper handling of equipment.
• Teaches lab safety procedures and ensures student compliance.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to enhance science and cross-curricular connections.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above with SC Elementary Ed or Science certification

South Carolina Elementary Education or Science certification

Job description

Teacher (Science Lab) - Cherryvale Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890081

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION: Elementary Science Lab Teacher

LOCATION: Cherryvale Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or above. Must have a valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Elementary Education or appropriate Science certification. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and aligns with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all laboratory and classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Develops and implements engaging, inquiry-based science lessons and laboratory experiences that promote scientific thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and instructional materials appropriate for elementary science instruction.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Maintains a safe, organized, and effective science laboratory environment and ensures proper care, storage, and use of laboratory materials and equipment.
• Teaches and reinforces appropriate laboratory safety procedures and ensures students follow established safety expectations.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to support and enhance science instruction and promote cross-curricular connections.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Strives to implement through instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Participates in faculty meetings, professional learning, and other school and district activities as assigned.
• 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 provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Contact Information

• Tiffany Walters
• 1345 Wilson Hall Road
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]