Job Description
High School Social Studies Teacher
York Preparatory Academy - (SC) High School - Rock Hill, South Carolina (Open in Google Maps)
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Job Details
Job ID: 5566198
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
YORK PREPARATORY ACADEMY
South Carolina Public Charter School District
Teacher
Exempt – Full Time
12 month agreements (August – July) 190 Days
Determined by Certification/Degree Building Principal
Every YPA Teacher is responsible for sustaining and improving excellent academic results for students. YPA Teachers align classroom instruction with the YPA Charter and end statements. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, they are expected to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing approved curriculum. They are also expected to examine and seek to improve their impact on an ongoing basis while keeping with the spirit of the school's Core Commitments.
Basic Responsibilities
Develops and administer curriculum consistent with school goals and
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Obtain outstanding measurable results in terms of both student growth and performance utilizing data driven instruction and project/inquiry-based
Align instructional content and methods with outcomes expressed in the charter, annual operating plan and SC requirements.
Participate in regular formal and informal evaluation & coaching. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Create a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning
Establish a learning community within the classroom where all students are recognized for their strengths and student behavior expectations are
Organizes and maintains a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
Promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment in the classroom and
Be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, all procedures and practices contained in the current employee, student and parent handbooks, and applicable state and federal laws.
Other duties as may be
Minimum Qualifications
Education Skills/Efforts
South Carolina Teacher Certificate in an applicable area of emphasis.
Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques a commitment to academic rigor, excellent judgment, and a strong aptitude for organization, planning and execution. YPA teachers are also expected to exhibit professional collaboration, integrity, enthusiasm, receptiveness, and excellence in communication, both verbal and written.
Working Conditions
Classroom environment with limited exposure to outside conditions. Activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
York Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $51,500 to $68,804 Per Year
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary
Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Ryan Bridges , Director of Operations
Central Office
Phone: 803-324-4400
Email: ryan.bridges@yorkprepsc.org
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Work visa