WHO WE ARE

Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole child—nurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every child's unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.

Our mission goes beyond academics; we guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and life—ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Extended Day Teacher to join our team. Extended Day is our after-school programming provided to students each day from 3:30-5:30. Extended Day Teachers assist in providing appropriate supervision to a group of students after school, and in the planning and teaching of interactive, creative, and engaging activities. HCS Extended Day Teachers combine the ability to motivate, engage, and educate students in a positive and supportive learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in establishing a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment while providing appropriate supervision to students
• Provide homework assistance
• Assist in the planning and teaching of interactive, creative and engaging activities
• Assist in the cleaning/straightening of classroom and equipment before, during, and after the program
• Support outstanding academic achievement and student character development
• Build classroom community and relationships with families, participating in a powerful team that ensures all students make outstanding progress
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborates with other educators for support and ideas
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

We are unapologetically committed to recruiting the best people in our field. We seek only those educators who set the highest standards for themselves and are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children.

• Deep commitment to Heartwood Community School's mission and the whole-child philosophy, choosing to contribute to a community dedicated to meaningful, lasting impact.
• True team player who celebrates the achievements of others, finds joy in shared successes, and understands that individual accomplishments are only as strong as the team's collective impact.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, driven by a belief in each student's potential and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Experience with teaching and/or supervising young children in grades preK-5
• Strong personal organization, planning abilities, and attention to detail, ensuring a structured and inspiring learning environment.
• Passion for lifelong learning, with a drive to master content, continuously improve, and inspire students with enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning in every student.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of High School Diploma, or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid training preferred; will be provided if necessary

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this role is $35/hour. Extended day teachers work Monday through Friday, from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm. We currently have 2 open positions: 1 for after school every day, the other 1 for only Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week.

To uphold our commitment to equitable and fair compensation, we offer competitive compensation and have a no-negotiation policy. Please note that this role is classified as an independent contractor. As such, the individual(s) hired will be responsible for paying their own taxes and Heartwood Community School is not responsible for withholding taxes on their behalf.

We are committed to building a best in class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.