1st-Grade Teacher

Job Overview:

Teachers play an essential role in shaping the minds and futures of young learners, fostering a supportive and engaging environment where students can thrive academically and personally. They are tasked with delivering a diverse curriculum, managing classrooms, assessing student progress, and collaborating with parents and colleagues to ensure the holistic development of each child. Beyond instruction, teachers serve as mentors and role models, addressing the unique challenges and needs of their students.

Teacher Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons aligned with state standards and the school’s curriculum. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students. In particular, excellent in ELA and Mathematics instruction is an expectation. 


• Innovation: We are an Entrepreneurial Leadership school that prepares students with a focus on the Habits of Success. Willingness to plan and implement
  projects and opportunities that promote an entrepreneurial mindset, durable skills, and the Habits of Success. 


• Prepare students for State Testing: Carolina Achieve strives to achieve 100% proficiency on state testing, beginning with students in 3rd grade. Teachers should have documented success of past testing results. 


• Assessment & Evaluation: Regularly assess student performance through formative and summative assessments. Provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding progress and areas of improvement.


• Adaptability: Make
  adjustments to
  teaching methods and instructional practices in real time based on data and feedback.


• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that supports student learning and development. Implement effective behavior management strategies, including the Reponsive Classroom approach.


• Belonging: Contribute to a school culture that values all people, providing a deep, legitimate feeling of belonging and inclusivity to all members of our community. 


• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary projects, share best practices, and contribute to school-wide initiatives. Participate in professional development activities and school committees.


• Student Support: Provide individualized support for students with varying academic abilities, including students with special needs and English language learners. Promote social-emotional learning and character development. Serve as a Student Success Coach for students from multiple grade levels.


• Communication: Maintain open, effective communication with students, parents, and school leadership regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events. Willingly engage in the home-school partnership that is central to student success.


• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge of best practices in education.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.


• Licensure: North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for licensure in the appropriate subject area(s). Out-of-state candidates must meet North Carolina licensure requirements.


• Experience: Prior teaching experience in a K-8 setting is preferred, but not required. Experience in charter schools or innovative educational environments is a plus.


• Skills & Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of state standards and educational best practices.
  
  
  • Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Strong classroom management skills.
  
  
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  
  
  • Commitment to student success and development.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a charter school setting.


• Knowledge of project-based learning or inquiry-based instruction.


• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages) are a plus.


• Experience with technology integration in the classroom.