Elementary Teacher

Future Elementary Teacher

Goucher Charter Academy Goucher Charter Academy - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Under general supervision, the elementary teacher is responsible for instructing students in the field of English, math, science, and social studies and creating a safe and orderly learning environment. Reports directly to the Principal.

• Successfully demonstrates the ability to intentionally plan, implement, and evaluate standards-based instructional lesson plans designed to ensure student mastery of the appropriate grade-level skills and content.
• Demonstrates the ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance
• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with school goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils
• Keeps abreast of changes and school policies and students' needs and interests
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance
• Ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policies, and administrative regulations
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Participates in staff development programs as assigned and/or recommended by Principal
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by Principal
• Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary

• Assists the administrative team in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
• Is punctual and maintains regular attendance
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, two-way radio, telephone, calculator,…