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K - 5th Grade Navigators FY 25-26
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K - 5th Grade Navigators FY 25-26
POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL•Ridgeland, SC
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POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL
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Ridgeland, SC
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full time
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POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL•Ridgeland, SC
This week
Office
Company
POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Work Schedule
full time
Work Location
office
Job Description
Polaris Tech Charter School seeks K-5th Grade Navigators for FY 25-26 to guide young learners in Ridgeland, SC, through innovative, tech-driven education. Shape future innovators by fostering curiosity and mastery in core subjects. Competitive package awaits passionate educators.
Full Description
At Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland, South Carolina, K-5th Grade Navigators for the 2025-2026 school year lead small groups of elementary students toward academic excellence and technological fluency. This pivotal role anchors our mission to blend rigorous STEM curriculum with personalized learning paths, preparing children for a digital future in a supportive charter environment.
Navigators craft daily lesson sequences integrating coding basics, math explorations, and literacy adventures using tools like Scratch and Google Classroom. They monitor progress through individualized data dashboards, adjusting interventions for diverse learners, including those needing phonics reinforcement or advanced problem-solving challenges. Collaboration with grade-level teams drives project-based units, such as building simple robots or mapping local ecosystems, while managing classroom dynamics ensures focused, engaging sessions from 8 AM bell to afternoon wrap-up.
Candidates hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field, with at least two years' classroom experience in South Carolina public or charter settings. South Carolina teaching certification in elementary grades is required, alongside familiarity with edtech platforms and differentiated instruction strategies.
Essential skills encompass curriculum design with STEAM integration, proficiency in student assessment software, and adept use of interactive whiteboards. Strong communicators excel here, paired with adaptability to meet varied student paces.
Our close-knit faculty thrives in a collaborative, innovation-focused culture amid Ridgeland's coastal charm, with modern classrooms equipped for hands-on discovery.
Market-rate compensation includes comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and professional development stipends.
Key Skills
elementary curriculum designedtech integrationstudent progress trackingdifferentiated instructionclassroom management
