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Lead Teacher/Lecturer

State of South Carolina
York, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026 CLOSED ON 6/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher/Lecturer position at State of South Carolina?

Reporting to the Director of the Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School, the Lead Teacher meets the needs of a diverse population of learners ages 3 to 5 years in full- and half-day programs and supports through demonstration teaching, supervision, and mentoring the development of preservice teachers enrolled in the college’s early childhood education and related programs.

  • Provides instruction to early childhood–aged children in a full-day school environment by planning and implementing innovative, individualized curriculum that actively engages students in culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate, and academically meaningful learning experiences.
  • Builds and maintains effective communication with families through key transition updates, student performance data, classroom newsletters and electronic communication tools.
  • Collaborates with the school director, faculty, and staff to support school requirements, including goal setting, accreditation, curriculum, and other regulations.
  • Maintains Department of Social Services regulations.
  • Engages in faculty meetings.
  • Participates in professional development and collaborative research.
  • Mentors university students assigned to the classroom as part of field experiences associated with university coursework.
  • Supervises and assists in the professional development of graduate and undergraduate students employed by the laboratory school.

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, or child development; a bachelor’s degree with at least 36 higher education credits in one of those fields; or a bachelor’s degree with state teacher certification that reflects the age of the children served.
  • Successful teaching experience with children ages 3, 4, or 5 years.
  • Knowledge of early childhood development and ability to successfully teach diverse children ages 3 to 5 years;
  • Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate and communicate relevance of current issues and trends in early childhood education.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with families;
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues at the department, college, university, and community levels; and
  • Ability to communicate well with diverse undergraduate and graduate students and support their professional development.
  • Master’s degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, child development, or closely related field;
  • Teacher licensure or certification in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or elementary education;
  • At least three to five years of successful teaching experience; and
  • Knowledge of state DSS childcare licensing and regulations.
Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $53,974 (Aug. 1 - May 31 each year)

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/21569.

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

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