Teachers: 5th Grade ELA/History

Classical Charter Schools of America • Whiteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization that manages award-winning public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina. Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, located in Whiteville, NC, serves students in grades K–8 and seeks a 5th Grade Teacher with a degree in education and a desire to inspire young minds. The school provides support through a Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches, who offer ongoing training and assistance. The position may be eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement beyond base pay. Teachers are paid according to the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees.

The school uses a research-based Direct Instruction curriculum that emphasizes foundational reading, writing, mathematics, science, music, and art, alongside knowledge grounded in Western intellectual, aesthetic, and moral traditions. Teachers are expected to prepare for instruction, pursue continuous improvement, understand and support students, and help every child reach their potential. The role uses Classical Direct Instruction as its primary teaching method and offers the opportunity to support student academic and behavioral growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education and a valid North Carolina teaching certificate in the area for which the candidate is applying.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in another subject area with an approved lateral-entry plan and an Initial Teacher License; the employer will assist selected candidates with this process.
• Physical ability to lift or carry 20 pounds and the dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to teach a large, diverse class; the role requires constant movement around the room and being on one's feet throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Attend professional development and training sessions to learn the school's instructional methods and curricula.
• Maintain the classroom and school property in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Welcome students enthusiastically and provide designated tasks while they wait for instruction.
• Teach and administer student behavior rules during transitions, instruction, and out-of-class activities.
• Review schedules, pacing, and instructional goals before each subject period.
• Begin and end instruction on schedule, teach professionally, and reward students for desired behaviors.
• Grade student work honestly and promptly, and tutor students who are having difficulty.
• Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarks, and pacing guides, and promptly enter student data.
• Seek guidance from fellow teachers, the grade's Lead Teacher, and the on-site Academic Coach when instructional goals are difficult to achieve.
• Implement and practice techniques prescribed following observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, the Beginning Teacher Coordinator, or Headmasters; seek clarification or modeling when needed.
• Keep parents informed about their children's academic progress and solicit parental involvement where appropriate.
• Assist with transition monitoring, drop-off and pick-up, and loading and unloading.
• Help implement school policies and rules, establish reasonable classroom behavior procedures, and maintain order fairly.
• Supervise teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Attend grade-level and staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform assigned 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 grade's Lead Teacher and on-site Academic Coaches.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support from a Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches.
• Potential eligibility for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to base pay.
• Pay based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees.

What This Job Offers

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