High School Agriculture Teacher

Uwharrie Charter Academy•Asheboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Uwharrie Charter Academy (UCA) is a public K-12 charter school in Asheboro, NC, offering project-based learning with a STEAM-focused curriculum emphasizing Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance. UCA aims to graduate students skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible citizenship. This role involves instructional leadership, classroom management, and assessment within the established FFA program. The school utilizes a professional learning community model and collaborates with parents to support student learning.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Must be eligible or possess a North Carolina Professional License or a Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.
Must pass background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Well organized with excellent leadership abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Design and deliver instructional lessons to meet curriculum requirements based on state standards.
Provide planned learning experiences that motivate students, utilize best practices, are inclusive of parent participation, adhere to UCA’s educational model, and are developmentally appropriate.
Develop current lesson plans (daily and/or weekly) and instructional materials that provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Select and utilize appropriate instructional materials, aids, and supplies that assist in the development of innovative, well-organized units of study.
Identify, record, reflect on student needs, and cooperate with the professional learning community to assess, plan, monitor, and implement methods to solve student health, attitude, and learning issues.
Work collaboratively with parents to design, deliver, and manage learning experiences for all learners.
Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Provide a functional and attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and aligned with the curriculum.
Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, parents, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.
Administer assessments in a variety of forms (formative, summative, standardized, etc.) in accordance with the charter’s testing programs.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare student reports, and communicate with parents regarding their child's progress.
Communicate with parents, administration, and colleagues in a timely and consistent manner.
Actively participate in a professional learning community.
Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees as agreed upon.
Attend all school functions as required by school administrators.