Do you have a bachelor’s degree? You could be a teacher in Berkeley County School District!

If you are seeking a career change (and are interested in becoming a teacher), please consider attending the SC Rise Interest Meeting. Representatives from Berkeley County School District will provide information and answer questions about SC RISE, a year-long, paid, resident teacher experience facilitated by CarolinaCAP, an alternative teaching program available in the state.

This is an in-person event geared toward rising college seniors, paraprofessionals and recent college graduates with a current/cumulative GPA of 2.5-2.75. The residency runs from June 2026-June 2027 and participants can work toward certifications in elementary education, middle-level math and science, and special education.

The interest meeting will be held on Thursday, April 23 at Berkeley Middle School, located at 320 N Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner. The session will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the media center.

Registration is preferred. Please fill out the form HERE.

With innovative learning practices, our children are soaring in the classroom and benefiting from new opportunities offered through the Arts, STEAM, multiage classrooms and competency-based grading. Berkeley County School District is breaking out of the traditional mold. While we understand the role of standardized testing, such mandated tests will not be the only way children in Berkeley County are measured.

At Berkeley County School District we aren’t teaching to the test. We are preparing our students with valuable work and life skills. Every day our students are challenged in ways to help them learn what they need to be successful. From adaptability and critical thinking to resilience and collaboration -- our students are getting what they need for college, the work force, the military or whatever finds them after graduation.

From loan forgiveness programs to unmatched professional development offerings, there are many reasons to begin your career with Berkeley County School District. 

Berkeley County is home to some of the fastest-growing areas in America. The area is rich in history with no shortage of historic sites, places and spaces. We're also a short drive from historic downtown Charleston and Lowcountry beaches. You can find additional information about Berkeley County at berkeleycountysc.gov.