ELA Teacher

Job Title: ELA Teacher Pay Range: $40-45/hour Job Description: ELA Teacher Up to $45/hour| Summerville, SC | Full-Time Hours | 2026-2027 School Year | Full-time ELA Teacher needed for the upcoming school year! Position Details: Contract in Summerville, SC Starting ASAP through 2026-2027 SY Full Time; 1.0 FTE, M-F About the Role Hello, ELA Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for a school setting in Summerville, SC. In this role, you'll provide engaging ELA instruction, support students in developing strong reading and writing skills, and create a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes academic growth and student success. Why Join Us Competitive pay (Up to $45/hour) steady school-year schedule W-2 employment with liability insurance included Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses What You’ll Do Plan and deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction aligned with South Carolina academic standards Teach reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills Help students strengthen reading comprehension and analyze literary and informational texts Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic abilities and learning needs Develop lesson plans and instructional activities that promote student engagement and achievement Assess and monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on student performance Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment Provide students with meaningful feedback and additional academic support as needed Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and other school professionals to support student success Participate in school meetings, professional development, and other responsibilities that support the school community What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Valid South Carolina teaching certificate with appropriate English/ELA certification Strong communication and classroom management skills School-based teaching experience preferred, not required About Ampersand Therapy Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued. Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period. Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We are a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampersand Therapy LLC