Teachers Health/Character Education

Classical Charter Schools of America•Whiteville, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization serving public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina. This Teacher position is at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville in Whiteville, North Carolina, which serves students in grades K–8. The school is seeking a Health/Character Education teacher with a desire to inspire young minds. Teachers receive support from a Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches, including ongoing training. The school uses a research-based Direct Instruction curriculum and emphasizes academic foundations, behavioral standards, and the intellectual, aesthetic, and moral traditions of Western civilization. Teachers are expected to prepare for instruction, continually seek professional improvement, and help students reach their potential. The position may be eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to base pay. Teacher pay is based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for bachelor's degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education and a valid North Carolina teaching certificate in the area for which the candidate is applying, or alternative qualifications deemed appropriate by the Board.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another subject area with an approved plan for Lateral Entry with an Initial Teacher License; The Roger Bacon Academy will assist selected candidates with this process.
Ability to teach a large class of diverse learners and remain on one’s feet while circulating throughout the room during the day.
Physical ability to lift and carry 20 pounds and sufficient dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, or the subject specialty departments; these qualifications are highly desirable and may command a salary increment.

Responsibilities

Attend professional development and training sessions on the instructional methods and curricula provided by The Roger Bacon Academy.
Maintain the classroom and school property in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
Welcome students enthusiastically and provide tasks for them before instruction begins.
Teach and administer student behavior rules during transitions, instruction, and out-of-class activities.
Review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals before each subject period.
Begin instruction punctually and teach in a firm, polite, professional manner, using frequent rewards for desired student behaviors and Classical Direct Instruction as the primary method.
End instruction on schedule and transition students smoothly to the next subject or activity.
Grade student work honestly and promptly and tutor students who are having difficulty.
Use prescribed assessments, benchmarks, and pacing guides, and promptly enter student progress data.
Seek guidance from fellow teachers, the grade Lead Teacher, and the on-site Academic Coach when instructional goals are difficult to attain.
Implement skills and techniques recommended following observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, the Beginning Teacher Coordinator, or Headmasters; seek clarification or modeling when needed.
Keep parents informed about students’ academic progress and solicit parental involvement when appropriate regarding academic or behavioral issues.
Assist with administrative duties such as transition monitoring, drop-off and pick-up, and loading and unloading.
Help implement school policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Supervise teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
Attend grade-level and staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform assigned non-instructional duties.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
Produce instructional data reports according to the schedule set by the grade Lead Teacher and on-site Academic Coaches.