Blacksburg Primary School - Teacher

Overview

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Blackburg Primary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026

JOB TITLE - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Under limited supervision, the teacher employs classroom management techniques that create an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. Provides instruction to elementary students in assigned areas and reports to the principal.

Objectives

• Provide prepared, sufficient lesson plans for instructional delivery.
• Care for materials and equipment and communicate classroom needs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain punctuality and professional conduct; arrive on time and stay for the assigned work period.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, and administration.
• Be receptive to guidance and strive to improve professional skills.
• Share ideas, plans, materials, and facilities as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with district, school, and legal requirements.
• Respect the rights and differences of individuals and address situations directly with involved parties.
• Comply with state and local restrictions related to controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, and dress; do not harass or use profanity with students; no sexual contact with students.

Standards and Planning

• The teacher establishes prompt class start times and clear expectations for student behaviors.
• Students demonstrate maximum on-task behavior; appropriate intervention is provided for inappropriate behaviors.
• Choose and effectively use materials and equipment to support learning.
• Plan instruction using appropriate formats and ensure objectives align with learners’ needs.

Planning for Instruction

• Plan with teaching strategies that enable students to achieve behavioral objectives.
• Utilize a Lesson Plan format as appropriate and ensure objectives are appropriate for learners.

Teaching the Lesson

• Recognize and address differences in student needs, abilities, and interests.
• Clearly state what is learned and why it matters; connect new learning to prior knowledge and transfer.
• Explain assessment criteria and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency.
• Provide content with current subject matter knowledge and check understanding throughout the lesson.
• Offer guided practice with immediate feedback and use reinforcement strategies appropriately.
• Encourage student engagement and acknowledge effort; ensure each student experiences some level of success.
• Manage instruction to support retention and provide opportunities for verbalizing key concepts.
• Gather data from lessons to evaluate performance and inform future planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher. Valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in the assigned teaching area. Other alternatives as determined by the Board.

Essential Functions and Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work with walking/standing; up to 10 pounds of force; routine keyboard operations.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to communicate with staff, students, and parents.
• Language Ability: Reading manuals and materials; clear written and spoken communication.
• Intelligence: Logical thinking, problem-solving, independent judgment; ability to interpret varied instructions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Clear oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Numerical Aptitude: Basic math, percentages, decimals, time calculations.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Visual inspection of items for size and shape; interpret information.
• Motor Coordination
  , Manual Dexterity
  , Color Discrimination
  , Interpersonal Temperament
  , Physical Communication – describe necessary physical and interpersonal capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program addressing individual student needs and state standards.
• Set clear objectives and communicate them to students.
• Employ varied instructional techniques and appropriate media.
• Provide a homework system to reinforce daily learning.
• Implement effective classroom management to support developmentally appropriate learning.
• Maintain…