Elementary School Teacher

Richmond County Schools • Rockingham, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The role involves establishing effective rapport with students, motivating them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for a strong foundation in upper elementary education, and fostering good relationships with parents and other staff members. The assignment is for 10 months.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree.
• Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in Elementary Education.
• Continuing Education/Training to Maintain Licensure & CEUs
• Employment will require extensive background check.
• All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, Physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

What This Job Offers

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