6th or 7th Grade Math Teacher (Start: January 2027)

Discovery Charter School; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Charter School in Bahama, NC is seeking a 6th or 7th grade math teacher to join a STEM-focused team starting January 2027. You will implement NC standards, adapt a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, and use data to inform instruction with meaningful feedback.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues, lead advisory groups, and participate in Passion Learning Time, field trips, and tech-rich instruction in a high-tech environment. Bachelor's preferred; NC license required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and be highly organized.
• Team player who collaborates across departments.
• Tech-savvy and open to learning new educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement NC grade-level standards for 6th–8th grade mathematics using Maneuvering the Middle curriculum.
• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum with data-informed instruction and meaningful feedback.
• Collaborate with team members, support advisory groups, and contribute to Passion Learning Time.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organized

Team player

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

6th or 7th Grade Math Teacher (Start: January 2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966645

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Description

School Overview

Discovery Charter School is a STEAM middle and high school just north of Durham, NC seeking qualified teachers.

Discovery offers a unique and exciting Education Plan to help meet all students where they are and grow their individual talents and interests. Using an exciting, student-driven STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) curriculum, Discovery aims to grow student creativity, curiosity, and collaboration during the formative middle and high school years. Discovery features a high-tech learning environment including 1:1 student computers, 3D printers, and a virtual reality lab, as well as a highly personalized learning environment including standing desks and soft seating. Discovery will also offer a one-of-a-kind Passion Learning Time allowing students dedicated and structured time each day to grow their individual passions. Real-world experiences are essential to Discovery's mission, and as such field trips and guest speakers occur frequently.

Job Summary

This is a 6th or 7th grade math position. The math teacherwill be responsible for implementing North Carolina grade-level standards utilizing the Manuvering the Middle Curriculum.The teacher will adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum using academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments. They will use data to inform instruction and provide students with meaningful feedback on performance and plan for individual standards aligned curriculum.

The teacher will work closely and collaborate with their team, as well as other departments, to meet all student needs. In addition to core teaching responsibilities, teachers work with students in advisory groups, facilitate a Passion Learning Time period based on their own interest, and fulfill additional duties and responsibilities, such as monitoring lunch and assisting with dismissal.

Key Points for Staff

• Discovery pays into NC State Retirement
• Discovery offers a local supplement on top of the NCDPI Pay Scale
• Discovery is diverse by design. We center equity through our committment to providing free or reduced lunch to students who qualify and coordinate a robust school bus transportation program .
• Discovery offers a unique Incentivized Remote Learning program to students, thus resulting in about only 30% of students working in person on campus on Fridays and 70% completing asynchronous work online. Additionally, Discovery builds in additional planning time and dedicated parent / teacher conference time each Friday, making use of a 12:15pm weekly Friday dismissal for students.

Qualifications

• An NC teaching license in 6th-8th grade mathematics is highlypreferred
• Must be a strong communicator, organized, a team player, and strong collaborator
• Must be tech-savvy or open to learning new technologies
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred but not required

For more information about Discovery, please check out our website and informational videos at www.DiscoveryCharterDurham.org.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marissa Minnick , Middle School Director
• Discovery Charter School
• Email: [e-mail]