Middle School Academic Support Faculty

Spartanburg Day School is currently seeking a Middle School Academic Support Faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. Spartanburg Day School is a nationally recognized, nonsectarian school, enrolling approximately 580 students aged 2 to Grade 12. Spartanburg Day School offers a vast array of academic and co-curricular options in a charming college town that is growing in the attractive South Carolina Upstate. Spartanburg Day School opened its doors in 1957 as the first independent school in Upstate South Carolina. More than 65 years later, our unique community provides approximately 580 students in grades 2K -12 with an unparalleled educational experience. Here, students are known, feel safe to take risks, own their learning and achieve their personal best.

The Middle School Academic Support Faculty will be passionate about empowering students in 5th to 8th grade to build their confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support for students in 5th to 8th grade.
• Help students develop essential organizational and executive functioning skills tailored to their unique needs.
• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction to help students build study strategies, content mastery, and other relevant competencies.
• Maintain confidential, accurate records of student support and individual student progress.
• Ensure students understand and can fully utilize their accommodation plans.
• Actively participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
• Participate and contribute to professional meetings, collaborative planning, and community activities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field, required
• Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited institution, preferred
• State teaching license, preferred

Experience:

• Have experience working in an academic support environment, preferably with middle school students.
• Be knowledgeable about best practices for supporting students with learning differences and executive functioning challenges.
• Possess content knowledge in teaching reading, writing, math, and study skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Create a supportive, positive learning environment that inspires student growth.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Exhibit a deep passion for helping students grow both academically and personally.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, complete an application and resume to careers@sdsgriffiin.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person