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2026 Fall Guest Teacher Pool - All Academy Campuses (Part-Time)

Soteria - Security Solutions & Advisory · Sumter, SC · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducation$12/hrPart-time

Liberty STEAM Charter, a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school in Sumter, South Carolina, opened in Fall 2021 serving scholars in kindergarten and first grade. The school will expand to serve grades K-12, emphasizing STEAM career fields through project-based and personalized learning to prepare graduates for college or career success. Governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, Liberty STEAM Charter aims to close the opportunity gap by integrating innovative practices and a strong literacy foundation.

About the role

Liberty STEAM Charter is hiring a pool of 10 highly qualified guest teachers (substitutes) for the 2026-27 school year on an as-needed basis. Guest teachers will support classrooms staffed with a lead teacher and a teaching fellow, helping scholars achieve exceptional academic results. The ideal candidate is committed to serving low-SES and minority scholars, is self-reflective, data-driven, results-oriented, and open to feedback. This role offers hands-on experience in education for individuals with varying levels of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school;
  • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards in the absence of regular teachers;
  • Ensure school policies are observed during all activities;
  • Meet periodically with school leaders to implement feedback on lessons and instruction;
  • Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior;
  • Supervise students during recess, transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool;
  • Communicate effectively with students and colleagues;
  • Assist with a variety of tasks inside and outside the classroom, including instructing classes, supporting arrival/dismissal, and participating in school-wide activities.

Qualifications

  • Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
  • Evidence of self-motivation, teamwork, and personal responsibility;
  • Hard-working, energetic, and adaptable with a willingness to learn;
  • Reflective and committed to continuous improvement;
  • Flexible and comfortable with unpredictability;
  • Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks;
  • Prior experience in schools or urban communities is preferred but not required;
  • Minimum of a high school diploma (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred);
  • Steadfast belief that all scholars can learn at high levels;
  • Outstanding record of academic achievement and leadership;
  • Experience working with children, classrooms, or youth development settings;
  • Integrity, self-awareness, grit, and perseverance;
  • Ability to take and implement feedback quickly with a sense of humor;
  • Deep-seated belief in children’s potential and excitement for education reform;
  • Willingness to disrupt the status quo and work collaboratively.

Prospective guest teachers must pass state and national background checks, provide satisfactory references, and complete a paid three-hour guest teacher training.

Pay

Guest teachers are compensated at the following hourly rates:

  • $12 per hour (non-certified, Tier 1 with high school diploma);
  • $15 per hour (non-certified, Tier 2A with Associate’s degree);
  • $18 per hour (non-certified, Tier 2B with Bachelor’s degree);
  • $20 per hour (certified).

School district retirees (non-certified) are placed in the Tier 2B pay category. Guest teachers are not entitled to additional benefits.

Daily pay rates:

  • Non-Certified (Tier 1): $102 ($12/hour);
  • Non-Certified (Tier 2): $127.50 ($15/hour);
  • Certified: $170 ($20/hour).

Schedule

  • Half-day: 7:15 AM – 11:30 AM;
  • Full-day: 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM (8.5 hours).

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