Elementary Teacher 2025 - 2026

Position title: Classroom Teacher

Position description: The classroom teacher exercises primary supervisory and instructional responsibility for students assigned to his/her classroom.

Position classification: Exempt (salaried employee)

Reports to: Head of School

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a state teacher certification preferred.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the curriculum as well as the ability to effectively teach the content to your students.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of School, Classroom Teachers will:

• Provide classroom instruction by meeting or exceeding SC state standards and maintaining the order and safety of students in his/her charge.

• Plan and present interesting, effective lessons using multi-sensory approaches (i.e. kinesthetic, tactile, auditory, and visual).

• Comply with the policies and procedures of Mason Preparatory School as outlined in the Board Policy Manual, Faculty Handbook, Student/Family Handbook and Employee Handbook.

• Communicate effectively with school constituencies by maintaining a high standard of open, effective lines of communications with administrators, fellow teachers, parents, and students.

• Administer discipline guidelines with fairness and consistency as outlined in the faculty and student handbooks.

• Maintain at all times a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Seek professional development opportunities to maintain currency in areas of expertise and enhance quality of instruction.

Hours of Employment:

• Employee is expected to be at school during school operation from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm for full-time employees and as scheduled for part-time employees. On occasion, Employee may be required to attend scheduled school events outside of these hours.