ECU Community School Teacher

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University Community School seeks a teacher for Kindergarten through 5th grade, located in Greenville, NC, as a full-time role. The teacher will implement innovative instructional practices, collaborate with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty, and support students' social-emotional and academic development within the school-community partnership.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education and NC teaching licensure; candidates with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with at-risk student populations.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a culture of innovation to support effective instructional practices.
• Collaborate with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff.
• Support social-emotional, physical, and academic development of students.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Experience with at-risk students

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

ECU Community School Teacher

Position Location: Greenville | Full Time | Salary: $41,513 - $60,000 | Number of Vacancies: varies | FTE: 1.0 | Position Type: Non-Faculty | Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research | Open to: All Candidates

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The East Carolina University Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. The Community School involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

Primary Purpose of Position

As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the teacher will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The Teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC Teaching Licensure in elementary (K-6) or related field or be eligible to obtain one.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have 3 years teaching experience in innovative schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups. Teaching experience with student groups is preferred. Graduates of East Carolina University teacher education programs are preferred.

Additional preferred qualities would include the following:

• knowledge of public school and university partnerships
• experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher
• Demonstrated experience performing in a self-directed capacity
• organized with attention to detail
• innovation and outcome oriented
• technologically proficient across multiple platforms
• possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with individuals
• highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures
• willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the lab school
• willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Key Dates

• Job Open Date: 02/23/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
• Initial Screening Begins: 03/10/2026