Full Time, Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Compensation: Competitive compensation starting from $55,000.
This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Number of School Days: 194
Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? As a teacher at Learn4Life High School - Charleston, you can encourage, challenge and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school – no matter their obstacle.
The Learn4Life High School Advantage
Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4Life High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Teachers can make a real difference in a student’s life as they work one-on-one or through small group instruction to help them accomplish their individual goals. Some the other advantages we offer are:
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Our teachers have a smaller caseload of students – typically 40 students instead of 180.
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We offer teachers more support with two to three times the number of school counselors, free tutors for their students and labs that supplement their teaching.
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With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, teachers receive all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.
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We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized) and career advancement opportunities for teachers throughout the school year.
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Our teachers have a close relationship with and are supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.
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We offer holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks.
How You Will Make an Impact
The Career Technical Education (CTE) Business Teacher will design and deliver specialized instruction in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, technology, and multimedia. The CTE Teacher will guide students in developing marketable technical, academic, and soft skills to prepare for education, industry certification, or the workforce. This role includes providing a personalized instructional program with learning activities and experiences aligned to core academic standards, supporting students' intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will also help students meet diploma requirements and implement their post-secondary transition plan. This position reports to the Principal or their designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Develop, review, and update personalized academic plans using transcripts, assessments, career pathway goals, and progress data.
- Provide one-on-one instruction and support aligned with the CTE curriculum.
- Assign appropriate coursework within the CTE program and refer students to core content teachers as needed.
- Demonstrate and oversee the safe use of lab technology and business tools.
- Monitor student progress, grade assignments, and communicate outcomes with students, parents, counselors, and administration.
- Collaborate with School Counselor to support post-secondary planning and coordinate business partnerships to ensure student experience, internships, and other post-secondary preparation.
- Collaborate with local industry to integrate real-world experiences and prepare students for business careers.
- Engage in professional development, team meetings, and school committees to stay current and improve programs
- Create and maintain a positive, respectful, and academically focused learning environment.
- Conduct effective student appointments to deliver instruction, guide goal setting, and monitor progress toward graduation.
- Establish and communicate clear learning objectives and content standards.
- Plan and deliver engaging instructional activities that support independent and personalized learning.
- Use diverse resources and strategies to meet varied student needs and promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.
- Connect lessons to real-world experiences and post-secondary goals.
- Monitor understanding and adjust instruction; accordingly, provide feedback to enhance learning.
- Evaluate and grade student work, including assignments, projects, and tests.
- Support students in using online learning tools and resources effectively.
- Provide accommodations and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and IEPs.
- Foster independent learning skills such as time management, goal setting, and resourcefulness.
- Integrate technology into instruction and stay current with industry standards to enhance student preparation .
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Administer diagnostic assessments in line with organizational guidelines.
- Maintain timely and accurate records of student progress, attendance, and communication.
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Refer students to support services such as tutoring, intervention programs, counseling, or labs as appropriate.
- Enforce school rules and manage classroom behavior professionally.
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Stay informed about current curriculum trends, teaching strategies, and educational resources.
- Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities and student support meetings.
- Participate in professional development and required school events, including graduation ceremonies.
- Report incidents (e.g., abuse, harassment, violence) in accordance with organizational policies.
- Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, which may be changed from time to time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of South Carolina Teaching Standards and Career Technical Education.
- Knowledge of core academic subject (s) assigned.
- Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs, including independent study.
- Knowledge and understanding of Independent Study, Personal Learning, and Distance Learning education models.
- Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
- Ability to work effectively with parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback/reinforcement.
- Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines and maintain accurate student records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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Valid South Carolina Standard Teaching Certification in Business/Marketing/Technology CTE or,
- CTE work-based certification program or,
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Enrolled in a State approved educator preparation program with student teaching or,
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Eligible to apply for a South Carolina Career Technical Education Certificate.
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Experience in a related business field.
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Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
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Ability to travel in the performance of job duties are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolong periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.
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Hearing: Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.
- Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or remote, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
- Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress in a medium workflow management, medium project coordination, and high people engagement.
- Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
- Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.
