Teachers: 5th Grade ELA/History

Classical Charter Schools of America • Whiteville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking outstanding applicants for a 5th Grade Teacher position at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville in southeastern North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education and a passion for inspiring young minds. The school utilizes a researched-based Direct Instruction curriculum grounded in the intellectual, aesthetic, and moral traditions of western civilization. The academy's mission is to provide the finest educational foundation for the community's children, expecting employees to be prepared, committed to self-improvement, and dedicated to making a difference in students' lives. The school believes every child can learn when properly taught and uses a Direct Instruction teaching method with high behavioral and academic standards, supported by specific methods and 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 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 is a physically demanding job.
• Teacher must be on their feet at all times during the day.
• 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, 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 effective instructional methods and curricula.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment.
• Receive students enthusiastically and have tasks ready for them.
• Teach and administer rules for student behavior.
• Review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals for each subject period.
• Begin instruction punctually and instruct students professionally with rewards for desired behaviors, primarily using Classical Direct Instruction.
• End instruction on schedule and transition students smoothly.
• Grade all student work honestly and promptly, and tutor students needing assistance.
• 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 administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develop classroom rules and maintain order.
• 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 in accordance with the calendar from 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