Salary: About Charleston Collegiate School Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) is an independent day school that strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students. Organized as a Lower School (PK5), Middle School (68), and Upper School (912), CCS prides itself on being an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian, PK12th grade school located just outside Charlestons metropolitan area. Our thirty-acre campus includes wooded trails and vast playing fields, situated twenty minutes from both Charlestons historic district and Kiawah Island. CCS offers a challenging, supportive learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners. Our educational program is guided by four pillars: project-based learning, entrepreneurship, artistic expression, and leadership through outdoor education.

The 1st Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Charleston Collegiate School is responsible for maintaining a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment during the teachers absence. This educator will follow established lesson plans, routines, and classroom expectations while bringing energy, creativity, and care to support students academic and social-emotional growth. Key Responsibilities Provide continuity of instruction by implementing the teachers plans in literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies. Adapt lessons as needed to meet student needs, using developmentally appropriate strategies and classroom management techniques. Support project-based learning activities and encourage creativity, exploration, and hands-on engagement.

Infuse CCSs valuesempathy, integrity, community, optimism, and advocacyinto classroom routines and student interactions. Use the outdoor campus for learning experiences as appropriate. Communicate clearly and positively with students, colleagues, and families to ensure consistency and support. Foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and collaboration. Maintain accurate records of student progress and classroom activities for the returning teacher.

Qualifications Bachelors degree (required) Experience working with elementary-aged children; teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred Strong classroom management and organizational skills Ability to follow and adapt lesson plans Familiarity with Google Suite Effective communication and collaboration skills Dependable, flexible, and able to maintain a positive presence in the classroom Current in advanced first-aid training or equivalent preferred

Non-Discrimination Statement Charleston Collegiate School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.