EC General Curriculum Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated EC General Curriculum Teacher for Smithfield Middle in North Carolina. The role involves planning and presenting instructions, managing classroom behavior, and providing constructive feedback to students. Candidates must hold a degree in education or a related area eligible for licensure in North Carolina. The position is full-time with immediate starting date. Nicholas Taylor is the contact for this position, reachable at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
• Must be able to use educational equipment and classroom tools.
• Ability to read correspondence and prepare instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and present instruction effectively.
• Maintain a high level of student engagement.
• Provide consistent feedback on student performance.
• Establish rules and monitor student behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Maintaining order and discipline

Organizational skills

Understanding of educational psychology

Education

Degree in education or related field

Job description

EC General Curriculum Teacher

Johnston County Public Schools Smithfield Middle – Smithfield, North Carolina

Job ID: 5655003

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• A. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time — The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.
• B. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior — The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; a set of rules for verbal participation and talk, movement, during different activities; frequently monitors behavior during whole‑class, small groups, and seat work; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently while maintaining student dignity.
• C. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation — The teacher begins the lesson with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson and learning objectives; speaks fluently and precisely; presents using concepts understandable to students; provides examples; assigns tasks with a high rate of success; asks appropriate questions; conducts at a brisk pace, slowing when necessary; makes efficient transitions; ensures assignments are clear; summarizes the main points at the end.
• D. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance — The teacher maintains clear work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students’ performance; uses oral, written and other work products to check progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.
• E. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback — The teacher provides feedback on correctness or incorrectness of in‑class work to encourage growth; provides prompt feedback on assigned out‑of‑class work; affirms correct oral responses; gives sustaining feedback after incorrect responses by probing, repeating, giving clues, or allowing more time.
• F. MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction — The teacher has an instructional plan compatible with school/system goals; uses diagnostic information from tests; maintains accurate records; matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies and assessment; uses available resources to support the program.
• G. MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment — The teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, and community.
• H. MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non‑Instructional Duties — The teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned or perceived; adheres to laws, policies and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
• ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS — Performs other related work as required.

GCS, Rev. 2/06

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in education or a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Physical Requirements — Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools; lift, carry, push, pull items; physical requirements consistent with Light Work.
• Data Conception — Requires ability to compare and judge characteristics of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication — Requires ability to speak and/or signal people to convey information; includes receiving instructions.
• Language Ability — Requires ability to read various correspondence, prepare reports and instructional materials.
• Intelligence — Requires ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions.
• Verbal Aptitude — Requires ability to record and deliver information; communicate effectively in technical or professional languages.
• Numerical Aptitude — Requires ability to use mathematical formulas, calculations and statistics.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude — Requires ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination — Requires ability to coordinate hands and eyes with office equipment.
• Manual Dexterity — Requires ability to handle items such as office equipment and hand tools.
• Color Discrimination — Requires ability to differentiate colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament — Requires ability to deal with people beyond instructions; adaptable under stress.
• Physical Communication — Requires ability to talk and hear; communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to constantly monitor student safety and well‑being, particularly during inclusive activities.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment; perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by assignments.

DISCLAIMER – The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Contact Information

• Nicholas Taylor, Principal
• Smithfield Middle
• Phone: (919) 934‑4696
• Email: [e-mail]