Fall Guest Teacher Pool - Academy Campuses; Part-Time

Position Description & Application Process for Guest Teacher (Substitutes)

Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact

* If you ended the 25-26 SY, the only requirement to complete in order to maintain your activated status is the completion of your SAFE SCHOOLS training modules. Please reach out to Monica McCain ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) if this applies to you.

Liberty STEAM Charter is a tuition‑free, open‑enrollment public charter school located in Sumter, South Carolina. Opened in the Fall of 2021, the school currently serves 192 scholars in kindergarten and first grade and will expand to provide K‑12 education as additional grade levels are phased in, ensuring quality educational programming for all enrolled scholars.

This unique opportunity to open a new school offers founding staff autonomy and leadership opportunities. The school’s vision and mission are based on a general theory of action that emphasizes STEAM career fields through project‑based learning, personalized learning, rigorous academic content, and workplace learning experiences. Graduates will leave with the competencies necessary for success in college or career. The school will become a cradle‑to‑college/workforce pipeline in the Sumter community and an integral part of a holistic revitalization approach.

It is governed by a nine‑member Board of Directors that represents a cross‑section of the community. By leveraging innovative practices common to the nation’s top‑performing public schools, Liberty STEAM Charter is prepared to close the opportunity gap for all scholars. In addition to a project‑based learning approach that includes the STEAM curriculum, scholars receive a strong foundation in literacy to help define and achieve their dreams.

Liberty STEAM Charter is committed to the long‑term development of our scholars, supporting their ultimate success in college and in life. Every classroom is staffed with a lead teacher and a teaching fellow who functions in an instructional capacity. We are seeking a pool of 10 highly qualified guest teachers to join a group of talented lead educators for the 20‑6‑27 school year on an as‑needed basis.

Candidates must be excited and prepared for the challenges of building a high‑performing public charter school. The ideal guest teacher candidate has a documented track record of excellence in working with children and will be responsible for assisting scholars in achieving off‑the‑chart results during their service. The candidate should be especially committed to serving low‑SES and minority scholars, self‑reflective, data‑driven, results‑oriented, mission‑focused, open to and actively seeks constructive feedback, and tenacious about scholar college and career readiness.

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards in the absence of the regular teachers
• Ensure that school policies are observed during all activities
• Meet periodically with school leaders to implement feedback on lessons and instruction
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior
• Supervise students during recess and transitions, breakfast, lunch, and after school
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Evidence of self‑motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Hard‑working, urgent, energetic, and willing to learn and adapt
• Reflective and constantly seeking improvement
• Flexible and able to handle unpredictability
• Strong time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (Associate’s degree with 0–2 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree is preferred)
• Steadfast belief that all scholars can learn and thrive at high levels
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and leadership
• Experience…