Legacy Traditional Schools·Columbia, South Carolina
The Substitute Teacher provides an educational environment for students in the absence of the regular teacher, following established lesson plans and routines. Responsibilities include overseeing pupil behavior during class, lunch, and recess, and reporting daily activities in writing.
Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and physical growth in the absence of the regular teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Report to the school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
Review all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
Maintain established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned.
Teach the lesson(s) outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher’s Folder as prepared by the absent teacher.
Consult as appropriate with the building principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the substitute Teacher’s Folder.
The Substitute Teacher assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.
Report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
The Substitute Teacher is an active role requiring light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
Participating in events outside of normal hours.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS Bachelor’s degree.
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS Substitute teaching certification issued from the state position is located.
Teaching and/or substitute teaching experience.
Enjoy the benefits of being the best!
Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
Ignite your career and apply today!
A Bachelor's degree and the ability to pass a criminal history background check are required. A state-issued substitute teaching certification and prior teaching experience are preferred.
Market context
South Carolina school districts regularly rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across the state. This on-call role is competitive because districts look for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, classroom experience, and strong classroom management and communication skills. Before applying, compare district-specific requirements and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time during your search.
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