5th Grade Teacher — Direct Instruction Champion

Classical Charter Schools of America; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roger Bacon Academy in southeastern North Carolina seeks a 5th Grade Teacher to inspire minds within our Direct Instruction program. The role emphasizes classic literature, math, science, and a strong foundation in western civilization, supported by Academic Coaches.

Responsibilities include planning, enforcing behavior, assessing progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with the Beginning Teacher Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with North Carolina teaching certificate for the applicable subject area.
• Alternative: Bachelor's in another subject with an approved plan for Lateral Entry and initial license.

Responsibilities

• Attend 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.
• In assessing student work, false praise deprives the student of feedback on how to improve. Grade all work honestly and promptly and tutor students that are having difficulty.
• For tracking student progress, the prescribed assessments, benchmarking, and pacing guides provided by the school will be followed throughout the year with student data being promptly entered.
• Whenever difficulty is encountered in attaining the instructional goals - whether for a group or an individual student - seek guidance from fellow teachers, your grade’s Lead Teacher, and your on-site Academic Coach.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education with NC teaching certificate

Bachelor’s degree in another subject with approved Lateral Entry plan

Job description

The Roger Bacon Academy in southeastern North Carolina seeks a 5th Grade Teacher to inspire minds within our Direct Instruction program. The role emphasizes classic literature, math, science, and a strong foundation in western civilization, supported by Academic Coaches.

Responsibilities include planning, enforcing behavior, assessing progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with the Beginning Teacher Coordinator.