Teachers: 1st Grade

Classical Charter Schools of America•Whiteville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking outstanding applicants for a 1st Grade Teacher to join their award-winning public charter school, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, in southeastern North Carolina. This role requires a degree in Education and a passion for inspiring young minds. The school offers support through a dedicated Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches, along with ongoing training. This position is potentially eligible for a Teacher Supplement in addition to base pay, which is determined by the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees. The curriculum is research-based and focuses on Direct Instruction, emphasizing phonics-based reading, penmanship, spelling, grammar, style, mathematics, science, music, and art, drawing from classical traditions. The overarching mission is to provide the finest educational foundation for the community's children. Employees are expected to be prepared, continuously seek self-improvement, be committed to making a difference, understand students, and possess a compassionate heart to help each child reach their potential, believing that every child can learn when properly taught. The Direct Instruction teaching method ensures high behavioral and academic standards, supported by specific methods and staff for behavior management and academic success, leading to rewarding opportunities to witness student transformations. The school believes every child needs a champion and seeks individuals to inspire students.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in education is required with valid teaching certificate from North Carolina in the area for which candidate is applying.
A Bachelor’s degree in another subject area with an approved plan for Lateral Entry with an Initial Teacher License.
Physical ability to lift/carry 20 lbs and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Algebra and in the subject specialty departments are highly desirable and will command a salary increment commensurate with the additional work.

Responsibilities

Attend all professional development and training sessions to learn the effective use of the field-proven instructional methods and comprehensive curricula provided by The Roger Bacon Academy.
Take charge of the classroom together with all its school property and maintain it in a safe, clean, orderly manner at all times.
Receive all students in an enthusiastic, loving manner and have tasks designated to be accomplished while waiting for instruction to begin.
Teach and administer the rules for student behavior during transitions, during instruction, and during out-of-class activities.
Prior to every subject period, review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals for the subject as contained in the curriculum materials supplied by your Academic Coaches.
Begin instruction punctually on schedule and instruct the students in a firm, polite, professional manner with frequent rewards for students exhibiting desired behaviors. Classical Direct Instruction will be the primary method used.
End instruction on schedule and transition quickly and smoothly to the next subject or activity.
Grade all work honestly and promptly and tutor students that are having difficulty.
Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarking, and pacing guides for tracking student progress, and promptly enter student data.
Seek guidance from fellow teachers, your grade’s Lead Teacher, and your on-site Academic Coach when difficulty is encountered in attaining instructional goals.
Implement and practice skills and techniques as prescribed after observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, BT Coordinator or Headmasters. Seek clarification or modeling whenever there is doubt as to the goal or its implementation.
Keep every parent informed regarding the academic progress of their child. Solicit parental involvement where appropriate in dealing with academic or behavioral issues.
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in transition monitoring and for drop-off and pick-up, loading and unloading.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Supervise teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
Attend grade level and staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out non-instructional duties as required as assigned.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
Produce instructional data reports in accordance with calendar from your grade’s Lead Teacher and on-site Academic Coaches.