K-5 Teacher

Thales Academy; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Thales Academy Knightdale is seeking a dedicated K-5 Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year in Knightdale, North Carolina. The role emphasizes implementing approved curricula, pacing guides, and assessments for assigned grades while collaborating with colleagues to enhance instructional practices.

The position values high energy and organizational skills, with Direct Instruction experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required.
• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: Implementing the approved curriculum, pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation: Work closely with teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration: Participate in team planning meetings and share curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development: Engage in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette: Maintain professional communications with staff, parents, and students.
• Communication: Promote home-school communication with parents and community members.
• Parental Involvement: Facilitate parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Skills

High energy

Organized

Passion for teaching

Job description

Thales Academy Knightdale is accepting applications for a K-5 Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values. Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
• Communication - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.
• Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:

• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)