Anderson School District Three is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher to join the team at Starr Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate fosters a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally responsive classroom environment that promotes strong academic foundations while supporting the social and emotional growth of every student. 
    
Essential Duties:
- Plans and provides daily instruction based on the Anderson School District Three Approved Curriculum that meets the individual needs, interests, abilities, and developmental levels of assigned students.
- Plans daily instruction that uses instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences in maturity and rates, styles, and modalities of learning.
- Provides content for learners that is appropriate for the unit objectives, for students' ability and developmental levels, and maintains a pace appropriate for all students.
- Provides content for learners using multiple sources and formats, explanations, examples, and demonstrations and provides emphasis on key elements.
- Monitors and enhances learning using multiple strategies such as observation of student performance, appropriate questioning techniques, informal assessment, etc.
- Maintains and reinforces appropriate expectations for student performance and responsibility and student expectations for completing assignments.
- Communicates with parents/legal guardians regarding the academic performance of the students.
- Displays confidence and enthusiasm and promotes the student to student interactions and students to teacher interactions
- Establishes and communicates to students and parents clear and appropriate rules and consequences for student behavior and enforces rules in a fair and consistent manner.
- Establishes effective routines for non-instructional tasks, plans for smooth transitions between instructional events, and manages instructional materials, resources, and technologies.
- Maintains a physical environment that promotes learning and is safe and attractive.
- Maintains confidentiality of student records.
- Works cooperatively with the district.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
- Performs requirements as established by state and federal laws and requirements established by the Board of Trustees.
- Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond the classroom.
- Participates in professional development programs.
- Performs other duties as directed.
    
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Early Childhood and Elementary Education Certification, preferred 
- Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate
- Documented Successful Teaching Experience, preferred 
- Proficiency in the use of technology
    
Additional Information:
    
REPORTS TO: Principal 
    
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days. 
    
JOB TYPE: Full-time
    
SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule (Posted Online) 
    
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal. 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Benefits: 
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefits and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.