1st GRADE TEACHER

Public Schools of Robeson County • Lumberton, NC

14h

About The Position

The 1st Grade Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments to support students’ academic and social development. The teacher manages instructional time and student behavior; presents lessons clearly and efficiently; monitors student performance and provides feedback; and facilitates instruction aligned with school and system curricular goals and student needs. The role also involves interacting with students, coworkers, parents, and the community, completing assigned non-instructional duties, following applicable laws and policies, and pursuing professional development. This is a 10-month position.

Requirements

• A degree in education or a related area that qualifies the applicant for teacher licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
• Ability to use classroom and office equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
• Ability to monitor student safety and well-being, motivate students, maintain an orderly classroom, and maintain discipline.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, and maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, read varied documents, and prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, and instructional materials.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, use mathematical concepts, and inspect items for dimensions and shape.
• Ability to coordinate hands and eyes when using office equipment and handle office equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to adapt to working under stress and emergency situations; ability to talk, hear, and communicate by telephone.
• Physical requirements consistent with Light Work, including frequently or constantly exerting negligible force to move objects and standing or walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment in advance; start lessons promptly and maintain student engagement.
• Establish and apply classroom rules and procedures for administrative matters, student participation, movement, and behavior; monitor students and address inappropriate behavior promptly and respectfully.
• Present lessons with clear objectives, explanations, examples, demonstrations, appropriate questions, effective pacing, smooth transitions, clear assignments, and summaries of key points.
• Set clear work standards and due dates; circulate to monitor student work and use oral, written, and other work products to assess progress.
• Provide timely feedback on classroom and out-of-class work; affirm correct responses and support students after incorrect or absent responses through probing, clues, repetition, or additional time.
• Develop and revise instructional objectives and tasks using diagnostic and assessment information; maintain accurate student performance records; align objectives, strategies, assessments, and student needs; use available human and material resources.
• Treat students fairly and interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community.
• Perform assigned or otherwise necessary non-instructional duties; follow applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations; and follow a professional development plan.
• Monitor student safety and well-being, maintain an orderly classroom, motivate students, maintain classroom order and discipline, perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, and maintain basic files and records.

What This Job Offers

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