Teacher 4K (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Teacher 4K plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students' academic abilities. This role involves creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, planning and preparing lesson plans, guiding the learning process toward curriculum goals, and assessing student accomplishments regularly. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, assisting school administration with policies and student conduct, monitoring student safety, and supervising teaching assistants and volunteers. Building positive relationships with parents through conferences and workshops is also a key aspect of the position.

Requirements

Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students
May teach multiple disciplines as assigned
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved
Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate
Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation
Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being
Assists individual students in need of special attention
Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers
Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary
Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed
Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate
Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required
Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required
Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed
Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.
May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours
Maintains a clean and orderly classroom
Performs related duties as required