First Grade Teacher — Hiring Now

Carter G Woodson School•Winston-Salem, NC

19h

About The Position

Carter G. Woodson School is seeking a dedicated First Grade Teacher to build strong academic foundations through engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and clear expectations. The school is a K–12 public charter school focused on academic excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and whole-child development. The teacher provides standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, emphasizing foundational reading, early writing, number sense, and classroom habits that help scholars become confident, independent learners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred, or eligibility to work toward appropriate licensure.
Strong knowledge of foundational literacy and early mathematics instruction.
Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of successful elementary teaching experience.
Experience teaching first grade.
Training in the science of reading and experience providing reading interventions.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Teach phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, and early writing.
Build mathematical understanding through number sense, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving.
Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
Establish consistent routines and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
Address behavioral concerns through appropriate redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
Collaborate with exceptional children’s and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and progress records.
Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.