Teachers: 1st Grade

Classical Charter Schools of America • Whiteville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking outstanding applicants for a 1st Grade Teacher position at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville in North Carolina. This role is for individuals with a degree in Education who are passionate about inspiring young minds. The school offers support through a dedicated Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches, along with ongoing training. The curriculum is research-based, focusing on phonics, penmanship, mathematics, science, music, and art, drawing from classical traditions. The academy's mission is to provide an exceptional educational foundation, expecting employees to be prepared, committed to self-improvement, and dedicated to making a difference in students' lives. The school believes in the potential of every child and utilizes a Direct Instruction teaching method to ensure high academic and behavioral standards, offering a rewarding opportunity to witness student transformations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Coursework in Probability and Statistics.
• Coursework in Algebra.
• Coursework in the subject specialty departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend all professional development and training sessions.
• Take charge of the classroom, maintaining it in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Receive all students enthusiastically and have tasks ready for them.
• Teach and administer rules for student behavior.
• Review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals before each subject period.
• Begin instruction punctually, using Classical Direct Instruction as the primary method.
• End instruction on schedule and transition students smoothly.
• Grade all student work honestly and promptly, providing feedback for improvement and tutoring students in need.
• Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarking, and pacing guides for tracking student progress and promptly enter student data.
• Seek guidance from colleagues, Lead Teacher, and Academic Coach when encountering difficulties in attaining instructional goals.
• Implement and practice skills and techniques prescribed after observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, BT Coordinator, or Headmasters.
• Keep parents informed about their child's academic progress and solicit parental involvement.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in transition monitoring, drop-off, and pick-up.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules, and develop classroom behavior rules.
• Supervise teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Attend grade level and staff meetings, serve on committees, and carry out non-instructional duties.
• Perform related duties as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
• Produce instructional data reports according to the calendar provided by the Lead Teacher and Academic Coaches.

Benefits

• Potentially eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to the base pay.
• Paid based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level