3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Compass Collegiate Academy•North Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Collegiate Academy is seeking dedicated 3rd Grade Lead Teachers for the 2026-27 School Year. Our mission is to provide every scholar with the academic foundation and strong habits necessary to inspire and cultivate lifelong learners who lead purposeful, civic lives. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist community and encourage applications from individuals historically underrepresented in education. CCA is a K-8 public charter school in Charleston, South Carolina, founded on the belief that 'All Means All,' ensuring every child can achieve at high levels. We offer a rigorous curriculum, an intentional commitment to scholar social and emotional growth, high-quality staff, personalized learning through data-driven instruction, and strong parental involvement. As a 3rd Grade Lead Teacher, you will be a vital part of a hardworking team, leading joyful classrooms that are academically rigorous, focused on literacy, and dedicated to scholar social and emotional development. You will report to a member of the academic leadership team and contribute to our achievement-oriented culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
South Carolina teaching certification in a relevant elementary teaching field required.
Proven track-record of achievement as a teacher.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for teaching academic subjects.
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
Ability to work hard to achieve the school’s mission.
Ability to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to engage families and the larger community in the life of the school.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with a culturally diverse student body preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop weekly lesson plans and instructional materials informed by data, adapting as necessary to ensure a high-quality curriculum for all scholars.
Utilize effective teaching strategies for whole class, individualized, and small group instruction.
Lead a daily classroom-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program, linking SEL lessons to the academic program.
Collaborate regularly with classroom co-teachers and school staff to provide effective instruction.
Identify, record, and reflect on scholar needs, participating in professional development to assess, plan, monitor, and implement solutions for scholar learning challenges.
Communicate regularly with parents to support scholar learning needs.
Be accountable for scholar mastery of academic standards.
Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program, including the STEP Assessment.
Establish and maintain high standards of scholar behavior for an optimal learning environment.
Regularly input, review, and use CCA’s school-wide data system for tracking scholar behavior.
Provide a functional and attractive classroom learning environment with teaching aides and materials aligned to the curriculum.
Collaborate with classroom co-teachers and school staff for effective behavior interventions and supports.
Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor scholar learning and progression.
Develop classroom-based formative assessments to check for scholar progress and mastery.
Advance professional knowledge of CCA data systems and reports.
Administer assessments in various forms (formative, summative, standardized, etc.) according to CCA’s testing programs.
Evaluate scholar’s academic and SEL growth, maintain records, prepare scholar reports, and communicate regularly with parents.
Participate in CCA’s professional development program, including annual summer professional development.
Actively participate in CCA’s instructional coaching program.
Supervise scholars in out-of-classroom activities on rotating schedules (e.g., lunch duty, bus monitor, recess duty).
Communicate with parents, CCA leadership team, and colleagues in a timely and consistent manner.
Attend school-wide functions and community events as requested.
Perform other duties as required to achieve the school’s mission.