Teacher: 5th Grade

Classical Charter Schools of America•Bolivia, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher for its Classical Charter Schools of Southport, located near Southport, NC. This school serves students in grades K-8. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education and a passion for inspiring young minds. The academy offers support through a dedicated Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches, along with ongoing training. This position is eligible for a Teacher Supplement in addition to pay based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees. The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, science, music, and art, drawing from classical sources and western civilization traditions. The academy's mission is to provide the finest educational foundation for the community's children, expecting employees to be prepared, continuously improve, committed to making a difference, and compassionate in helping each child reach their potential. The Direct Instruction teaching method ensures high behavioral and academic standards, with specific support staff for managing behavior and ensuring academic success, leading to rewarding opportunities to witness student transformations.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in education is required.
Valid teaching certificate from North Carolina in the area for which the candidate is applying.
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
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.
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 to learn the effective use of instructional methods and curricula.
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 during transitions, instruction, and out-of-class activities.
Review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals for each subject prior to instruction.
Begin instruction punctually, instructing students in a firm, polite, professional manner with frequent rewards for desired behaviors, primarily using Classical Direct Instruction.
End instruction on schedule and transition quickly and smoothly.
Grade all work honestly and promptly, providing feedback for improvement and tutoring students who are having difficulty.
Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarking, and pacing guides for tracking student progress, and promptly enter student data.
Seek guidance from fellow teachers, Lead Teacher, and Academic Coach when encountering difficulties in attaining instructional goals.
Implement and practice skills and techniques as prescribed after observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, BT Coordinator, or Headmasters, seeking clarification when needed.
Keep parents informed about their child's academic progress and solicit parental involvement where appropriate.
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 rules governing student life and conduct, and develop and maintain reasonable classroom rules and order.
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 assigned.
Perform related duties as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
Produce instructional data reports in accordance with the calendar from the Lead Teacher and Academic Coaches.