Teachers Health/Character Education

Classical Charter Schools of America • Whiteville, NC

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking a Health/Character Education Teacher for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, a public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Whiteville, North Carolina. The school uses a research-based Direct Instruction curriculum and emphasizes academic fundamentals, classical sources, and students’ intellectual, aesthetic, and moral development. The teacher will inspire students, support their academic and behavioral growth, and contribute to the school’s mission of providing a strong educational foundation for the community.

Teachers receive ongoing training and support from a Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches. Compensation is based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for bachelor’s degrees, and the position may be eligible for an additional teacher supplement. The role requires a commitment to professional improvement, student success, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education and a valid North Carolina teaching certificate in the area for which the candidate is applying.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another subject area with an approved plan for lateral entry and an Initial Teacher License; the organization 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 dexterity to perform the job’s duties and responsibilities.
• Commitment to professional growth, student success, and helping students reach their potential.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Coursework in Probability and Statistics.
• Coursework in Algebra.
• Coursework in the relevant subject specialty departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional development and training on the instructional methods and curricula provided by The Roger Bacon Academy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly classroom and care for school property.
• Welcome students and prepare tasks for them while they wait for instruction.
• Teach and administer student behavior rules during transitions, lessons, and out-of-class activities.
• Review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals before each subject period.
• Begin and end instruction on schedule; teach professionally using Classical Direct Instruction as the primary method and reinforce desired student behaviors.
• Grade student work honestly and promptly, provide useful feedback, and tutor students who are having difficulty.
• Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarks, and pacing guides, and promptly enter student data.
• Seek guidance from fellow teachers, the grade Lead Teacher, and the on-site Academic Coach when instructional goals are difficult to achieve.
• Implement techniques prescribed after observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, the Beginning Teacher Coordinator, or Headmasters, and seek clarification or modeling when needed.
• Keep parents informed about students’ academic progress and solicit parental involvement when appropriate for academic or behavioral issues.
• Assist with transition monitoring, drop-off and pick-up, and loading and unloading.
• Help implement school policies and rules; establish reasonable classroom behavior procedures 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 as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
• Produce instructional data reports according to the calendar set by the grade Lead Teacher and on-site Academic Coaches.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support from a Beginning Teacher Coordinator and Academic Coaches.
• Potential eligibility for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to base pay.
• Pay based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor’s Degrees.

What This Job Offers

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