Certified Lead Teacher; Elementary, Middle Level, CATE, Special Education

Position: 2026-27 Certified Lead Teacher (Elementary, Middle Level, CATE, Special Education)

Overview

Liberty STEAM Charter, a network of tuition‑free, open‑enrollment public charter schools located in Sumter, South Carolina, serves nearly 1,000 scholars in grades K‑5 across three academy campuses. Authorized by the SC Public Charter School District in April 2020, LSC is the community’s first charter school and will serve scholars in grades K‑12 across four academies as the program expands. The vision is to provide a world‑class, rigorous, and scholar‑centered learning environment that prepares graduates to be thoughtful and engaged citizens ready for 21st‑century leadership.

Learn more about the charter application and the 2025 annual report by clicking here.

Mission

LSC will work to provide all scholars with equal access to a world‑class K‑12 education in an academically rigorous and scholar‑centered learning environment, creating graduates who will be thoughtful and engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.

Vision

In partnership with families and the community, our vision is to provide real‑world interdisciplinary, personalized, and project‑based learning experiences through a STEAM‑based academic program where graduates become the next generation of leaders, employers, and employees who contribute to the economic well‑being of their communities and families.

Location & Position Details

Instructional staff positions are full‑time positions located in Sumter, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests scholars.
• Motivate scholars to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
• Build a classroom community by investing families in academic success and core values.
• Utilize data from interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade or subject teams.
• Hold all scholars accountable during transitions, meals, trips, and school events.
• Exemplify LSC’s core values in all interactions with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Professional Learning, Development, and Growth

• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Academy Director, and grade‑level chairs to improve instructional, culture‑building, and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.

Core Knowledge

• Mastery of pedagogy and content knowledge, evidenced by measurable success from a prior role.
• Support for low‑level readers.

Core Skills

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Relationship builder with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Data‑driven and results‑oriented.
• Culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Differentiation with instruction.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow‑through, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a “roll‑up‑my‑sleeves” attitude.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives.
• Strong belief in the LSC mission and educational model, including longer school day, longer school year, and personalized professional development.

Core Mindsets

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of LSC.
• Growth mindset.
• Self‑reflective.
• Passion for serving low SES and minority scholars.
• All scholars can achieve at high levels.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent, constructive feedback.
• Deep belief in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Collaboration makes us stronger.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Two years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high scholar achievement.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• South Carolina certification in multi‑categorical special education, elementary, or middle level education. Valid out‑of‑state certification is also acceptable.
• If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process by clicking here.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for all lead teachers at LSC is $53,000, with the potential for a first‑year teacher to earn up to a total compensation…