ELA Teacher

Newport Middle School; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Middle School in Newport, North Carolina, seeks an English Language Arts Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate holds a valid North Carolina teaching certificate or is eligible to obtain one and will develop lessons that engage students and align with state standards.

Reporting to the Principal, this full-time position offers a starting salary based on the state scale and a January 4, 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Valid NC teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Knowledge of English Language Arts standards and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and sets clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employs effective instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assesses student progress and provides regular reports.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Assists administration in implementing school policies and maintains orderly classroom procedures.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants when assigned.

Education

Valid North Carolina teaching certificate / eligibility to obtain one

Job description

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This job is also posted in Carteret County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5944230
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Title: English Language ArtsTeacher

Qualifications:

1. Valid teaching certificate in North Carolina

or be able to obtain one.

2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the

Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher Assistant, if assigned

Job Goal:

To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises, when assigned, purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Such alternatives to the above responsibilities that the principal may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Terms of Employment: Ten month year/Contract/FLSA Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade:Salary based on state salary scale.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Carteret County Public School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Licensed Employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with school personnel, students, and parents while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, such as, walk, lift, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch and key requiring repetitive motions.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $4,800 Per Month
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Contact Information

• Wade Reifsnyder , Principal
• Newport Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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