Teacher-Carolina Community Academy

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The UNC School of Education is seeking a UNC -Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy Lab School Teacher. Depending on openings, the teacher may serve in a classroom at kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. This is a ten-month, full-time, teaching position housed on-site at the Carolina Community Academy, starting August 1, 2026. Teachers report to the Carolina Community Academy Principal and may coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants. As an educator, the teacher will foster a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices and strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students. The teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the school's mission. Collaboration with the Carolina Community Academy Principal, UNC Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy liaison, and university faculty/staff is expected to support the social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public school and university partnerships.
• Experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in innovative and diverse schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups.
• Graduates of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill teacher education programs.
• Teaching experience with diverse student groups.
• Integration of the curriculum with content.
• Early literacy and numeracy.
• Social emotional learning.
• Self-directed.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Innovation and outcome oriented.
• Technologically proficient across multiple platforms.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with diverse individuals.
• Highly motivated and willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures.
• Willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of Carolina Community Academy.
• Willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create fair, inclusive, and equitable classroom communities.
• Create clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
• Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
• Foster a growth mindset in the classroom.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and regularly with students and families.
• Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment.
• Develop innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructionist approaches.
• Utilize instructional materials to support evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess the progress of students and use data to inform teaching strategies.
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis using formative and summative assessments.
• Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings, PLT (Professional Learning Teams) meetings, and other committee meetings.
• Engage in opportunities for enhanced professional development to stay current in innovative teaching practices affecting the whole child.
• Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
• Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.

Benefits

• Flexible and comprehensive package of benefits
• Valuable work and family programs
• Educational Assistance via the Tuition Waiver Program: The Tuition Waiver Program provides an opportunity for eligible employees to have the tuition waived for up to three courses per academic year at any of the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed