South Carolina Teacher Expo
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is a one-day job fair designed to match teacher candidates to current district vacancies. The Expo attracts jobseekers from across the United States and several foreign countries. This year's Expo was held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC. Check this page in early March 2019 for information on next year's Expo.
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is open to certified teachers, recent college graduates of teacher education programs, and applicants who have applied to and met admission criteria for an approved alternative certification program in South Carolina. This year's Expo is open to candidates from all subject areas.
The fee to attend the Expo is $10. It does not include lunch. Please note that participants will only be able to meet with districts from 10:00AM-12:30PM. Interviews will be scheduled between 1-4PM. All registration fees are non-refundable.
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is open to certified teachers, recent college graduates of teacher education programs, and applicants who have applied to and met admission criteria for an approved alternative certification program in South Carolina. This year's Expo is open to candidates from all subject areas.
The fee to attend the Expo is $10. It does not include lunch. Please note that participants will only be able to meet with districts from 10:00AM-12:30PM. Interviews will be scheduled between 1-4PM. All registration fees are non-refundable.
Walk-In Registration
If you would like to attend the Expo, you may register as a walk-in. Walk-in registration will begin at 9:30AM. Please enter the SC State Fairgrounds through Gate 6 off of George Rogers Blvd. Park and go to the front of the Goodman Building (see map below). There will be a line to the far right for walk-in registration. You will need $10 in cash for your registration fee. We will not accept payment by credit card or check. Please review all of the information on this page to prepare for the event.
If you would like to attend the Expo, you may register as a walk-in. Walk-in registration will begin at 9:30AM. Please enter the SC State Fairgrounds through Gate 6 off of George Rogers Blvd. Park and go to the front of the Goodman Building (see map below). There will be a line to the far right for walk-in registration. You will need $10 in cash for your registration fee. We will not accept payment by credit card or check. Please review all of the information on this page to prepare for the event.
Registered Districts
The following districts have registered for the 2018 SC Teacher Expo:
Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg 2, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon 1, Clarendon 2, Colleton, Darlington, Dorchester 2, Dillon 4, Dorchester 4, Edgefield, Fairfield, Florence 1, Florence 3, Florence 4, Hampton 1, Hampton 2, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington 1, Lexington 2, Lexington 3, Lexington 4, Lexington/Richland 5, Marion, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg 3, Orangeburg 4, Orangeburg 5, Public Charter School Alliance, Richland 1, Richland 2, Saluda, SC Public Charter Schools, Spartanburg 7, Sumter, Williamsburg, York 1, York 3
Please note that CERRA makes no guarantee that the districts listed above will attend the Expo. The list includes all districts who have registered to attend this year.
The following districts have registered for the 2018 SC Teacher Expo:
Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg 2, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon 1, Clarendon 2, Colleton, Darlington, Dorchester 2, Dillon 4, Dorchester 4, Edgefield, Fairfield, Florence 1, Florence 3, Florence 4, Hampton 1, Hampton 2, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington 1, Lexington 2, Lexington 3, Lexington 4, Lexington/Richland 5, Marion, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg 3, Orangeburg 4, Orangeburg 5, Public Charter School Alliance, Richland 1, Richland 2, Saluda, SC Public Charter Schools, Spartanburg 7, Sumter, Williamsburg, York 1, York 3
Please note that CERRA makes no guarantee that the districts listed above will attend the Expo. The list includes all districts who have registered to attend this year.
Participants
All participants should download the Participant Information Packet and read through it carefully. You may want to print a copy for your records. You should also read through ALL of the information on this page carefully.
Anticipated Vacancies
Many of the districts attending the Expo will provide us with a list of their current and anticipated vacancies. Please note that district vacancies are constantly changing, so the numbers reported in the document are subject to change. If you have questions about a position, please visit that district's booth or contact that district's human resources department.
You can sort through the data by clicking the headers for each field at the top.
TO SEARCH THE RESULTS, PRESS CTRL+F (PC) or COMMAND+F (MAC).
VIEW CURRENT & ANTICIPATED VACANCIES HERE
You can sort through the data by clicking the headers for each field at the top.
TO SEARCH THE RESULTS, PRESS CTRL+F (PC) or COMMAND+F (MAC).
VIEW CURRENT & ANTICIPATED VACANCIES HERE
2018 Expo Map
2018 SC Teacher Expo Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 - Participant check-in and Walk-in registration
10:00 - 12:30 - Participants visit district booths. Districts schedule interviews for the afternoon.
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break - Lunch is NOT provided for participants.
1:00 - 4:00 - Pre-scheduled interviews - Participants will NOT be able to visit with districts during these hours. This time is for interviews only.
4:00 - Expo closes
9:30 - 10:00 - Participant check-in and Walk-in registration
10:00 - 12:30 - Participants visit district booths. Districts schedule interviews for the afternoon.
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break - Lunch is NOT provided for participants.
1:00 - 4:00 - Pre-scheduled interviews - Participants will NOT be able to visit with districts during these hours. This time is for interviews only.
4:00 - Expo closes
Important Notes for Participants
- All participants should enter the Fairgrounds via Gate #6 located off of George Rogers Blvd.
- If you pre-register online, you will need to check-in inside the Goodman Building starting at 9:30AM.
- You will be given a blank nametag when you check in. You will need to bring a pen or marker to complete your nametag.
- Lunch is not provided.
- Wi-Fi will be available, but power outlets will be limited.
- There are no copiers on site. You must prepare your own copies before coming.
- Children, spouses, and friends will not be allowed inside the exhibit area.
- If you have questions, e-mail Todd Scholl at todd@cerra.org.
Complete the Online Application
South Carolina has adopted the South Carolina Educator Employment Application form which can be completed online and submitted to all or multiple school districts in South Carolina. The application and information about completing the application can found at teachsc.org.
The application should be completed prior to attending the Teacher Expo.
Also, if you have not already applied for certification in South Carolina, you should do so prior to attending the SC Teacher Expo. Certification application procedures and information can be found at http://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/.
South Carolina has adopted the South Carolina Educator Employment Application form which can be completed online and submitted to all or multiple school districts in South Carolina. The application and information about completing the application can found at teachsc.org.
The application should be completed prior to attending the Teacher Expo.
Also, if you have not already applied for certification in South Carolina, you should do so prior to attending the SC Teacher Expo. Certification application procedures and information can be found at http://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/.
Documents to Bring to the Teacher Expo
You should bring multiple copies of each document; a copying machine will not be available on site.
You should bring multiple copies of each document; a copying machine will not be available on site.
- Academic transcripts
- Teaching Certificate*, if currently certified in South Carolina or any other state
- Letter of Eligibility, if issued by the SC Dept. of Education, due to pending certification status (PACE, CATE, etc.)
- Driver’s License, Social Security card, or other proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
- Resume
Map of South Carolina Public School Districts
What can I expect from attending the SC Teacher Expo?
