Middle School Teacher Jobs in South Carolina
Middle School Teacher jobs in South Carolina are consistently in demand, with school districts across the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry regions actively recruiting throughout the academic hiring cycle. Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston are the state's busiest hiring metros, anchored by large district employers such as Richland School District Two, Greenville County Schools, and Charleston County School District. The most sought-after specialties are math, science, special education, and English language arts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Develop lesson plans.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Provide for the care and protection of school property.
- Use relevant technology to support instruction.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
- Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
- Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areal as initiated by the school or district.
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university.
- Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in Middle Level ELA
- Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
- Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
- Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students;
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
- Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
- Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
Middle School Certified/English/Language Arts
7/8/2026
North Myrtle Beach Middle
07/15/2026
Job Title: Teacher - Middle Level ELA
Supervisor: Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator
Terms of Employment: 190 Days
Job Summary
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Essential Duties
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' behavioral needs.
Additional physical requirements include the following:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.
Pay Grade: 28
Revised 2/21/2013
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Develop lesson plans.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Provide for the care and protection of school property.
- Use relevant technology to support instruction.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
- Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
- Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areal as initiated by the school or district.
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university.
- Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in Middle Level ELA
- Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
- Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
- Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students;
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
- Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
- Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
Middle School Certified/English/Language Arts
7/8/2026
North Myrtle Beach Middle
07/15/2026
Job Title: Teacher - Middle Level ELA
Supervisor: Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator
Terms of Employment: 190 Days
Job Summary
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Essential Duties
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' behavioral needs.
Additional physical requirements include the following:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.
Pay Grade: 28
Revised 2/21/2013
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in middle school teacher jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina Initial or Professional teaching certificate in the applicable subject area
- Bachelor's degree in education or a content area with completed teacher preparation program
- Passing scores on required Praxis Core Academic Skills and Praxis Subject Assessments
- Successful completion of a student teaching practicum or clinical residency experience
- Cleared SLED criminal background check and federal fingerprint-based screening
- Demonstrated classroom management skills and familiarity with South Carolina academic standards
Middle School Teacher Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a middle school teacher in South Carolina?
You earn South Carolina teacher certification through the South Carolina Department of Education by completing an approved educator preparation program, holding at least a bachelor's degree, and passing the required Praxis assessments for your content area. After meeting those requirements, you apply for an Initial Teaching Certificate through the department's online educator portal. Most districts also require a cleared background check before your first contract is issued.
Which companies hire middle school teachers in South Carolina?
South Carolina middle school teacher roles are posted by Spartanburg County School District 2, Horry County Schools, and Connections Education and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. South Carolina's public school districts are the primary employers, with charter networks and private independent schools representing a smaller but steady share of the market.
Which South Carolina cities have the most middle school teacher jobs?
Horry County, Inman, and Columbia have the most middle school teacher openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to large districts like Richland One and Richland Two, while Greenville's rapid population growth has made Greenville County Schools one of the largest employers in the state, and Charleston's expanding metro drives steady demand across Charleston County School District.
Are there remote middle school teacher jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of middle school teacher openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that most instruction still takes place in a physical classroom. The exceptions tend to be virtual charter school positions or supplemental online tutoring and curriculum development roles that do not require daily in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a middle school teacher in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to South Carolina school districts through their residency or grow-your-own programs, such as those offered by Greenville County Schools and Richland School District Two, which recruit candidates still completing their preparation programs. Serving as an instructional assistant, paraprofessional, or substitute teacher within a district is a common lateral move that leads to a full teaching contract. Earning your South Carolina Initial Teaching Certificate and completing student teaching in a South Carolina classroom gives candidates a meaningful edge in the hiring process.
Where can I find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings across school districts and other employers in the state. Find roles that fit your subject area and experience level and apply directly through the listings.
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