Teachers: K-8

Classical Charter Schools of America • Bolivia, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roger Bacon Academy is seeking outstanding applicants for future openings to join their award-winning public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina, specifically Classical Charter Schools of Southport, which serves students in grades K-8. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education and a passion for inspiring young minds. The Academy provides support through a dedicated Beginning Teacher Coordinator and a staff of Academic Coaches who offer ongoing training and support. This position is potentially eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement on top of the base pay, which is determined by the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees. The school utilizes a research-based Direct Instruction curriculum focusing on foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, music, and art, drawing from classical sources to provide students with a strong grounding in Western civilization. The overarching mission is to offer the finest educational foundation, and employees are expected to be prepared, committed to self-improvement, dedicated to making a difference, understanding of students, and compassionate in helping each child reach their potential. The school believes every child can learn when properly taught, employing Direct Instruction methods to maintain high behavioral and academic standards, supported by specific methods and staff for behavior management and academic success, leading to rewarding opportunities to witness student transformations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in education is required with valid teaching certificate from North Carolina in the area for which candidate is applying.
• A Bachelor’s degree in another subject area with an approved plan for Lateral Entry with an Initial Teacher License.
• Successfully teaching a large class of diverse learners is a physically demanding job.
• Constant circulation throughout the room working with individual students requires that the teacher be on their feet at all times during the day.
• Physical ability to lift/carry 20 lbs and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Algebra and in the subject specialty departments are highly desirable and will command a salary increment commensurate with the additional work.

Responsibilities

• Attend all professional development and training sessions to learn the effective use of the field-proven instructional methods and comprehensive curricula provided by The Roger Bacon Academy.
• Take charge of the classroom together with all its school property and maintain it in a safe, clean, orderly manner at all times.
• Receive all students in an enthusiastic, loving manner and have tasks designated to be accomplished while waiting for instruction to begin.
• Teach and administer the rules for student behavior during transitions, during instruction, and during out-of-class activities.
• Prior to every subject period, review the schedule, pacing, and instructional goals for the subject as contained in the curriculum materials supplied by your Academic Coaches.
• Begin instruction punctually on schedule and instruct the students in a firm, polite, professional manner with frequent rewards for students exhibiting desired behaviors. Classical Direct Instruction will be the primary method used.
• End instruction on schedule and transition quickly and smoothly to the next subject or activity.
• Grade all work honestly and promptly and tutor students that are having difficulty.
• Follow prescribed assessments, benchmarking, and pacing guides provided by the school for tracking student progress, with student data being promptly entered.
• Seek guidance from fellow teachers, your grade’s Lead Teacher, and your on-site Academic Coach whenever difficulty is encountered in attaining instructional goals.
• Implement and practice skills and techniques as prescribed after observations by Academic Coaches, Deans, BT Coordinator or Headmasters. Seek clarification or modeling whenever there is doubt as to the goal or its implementation.
• Keep every parent informed regarding the academic progress of their child. Solicit parental involvement where appropriate in dealing with academic or behavioral issues.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in transition monitoring and for drop-off and pick-up, loading and unloading.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Supervise teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Attend grade level and staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out non-instructional duties as required as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Headmaster or Assistant Headmaster.
• Produce instructional data reports in accordance with calendar from your grade’s Lead Teacher and on-site Academic Coaches.

Benefits

• Potentially eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to the base pay.
• Paid based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees.
• Assistance in the process for selected candidates with an approved plan for Lateral Entry with an Initial Teacher License.

What This Job Offers

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