Elementary Teacher

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Seawell Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Elementary Teacher to deliver engaging instruction on a 10-month schedule.

The teacher will develop lesson plans, manage the classroom, and assess student progress while collaborating with families and colleagues to support student growth in a dynamic learning environment.

Competitive salary per CHCCS schedule with eligible local supplements.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator's license in the assigned area.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student maturity.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives.
• Evaluates pupil performance and growth using formative and summative tools.
• Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Collaborates with colleagues to promote an optimal learning environment for pupils.

Skills

Lesson planning

Instructional delivery

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

North Carolina Professional Educator's license

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Seawell Elementary School - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Elementary Teacher

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Seawell Elementary School - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932385

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 3:18 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Salary Schedule: Certified; CHCCS Salary Schedule

Reports To: School Principal

Salary Grade: Teacher, eligible for local supplement

Work Location: Seawell Elementary School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 10 Month

Position Summary

At CHCCS, a teacher's goal is to provide each student with the help, counsel, and learning experience needed to make progress toward educational goals established, to create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, and to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to live a rewarding life in an ever-changing world.

Essential Duties

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials
  • Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
  • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interprets the school program
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required
  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Instructs pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
  • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates these objectives to pupils.
• Evaluates pupil performance and growth using a variety of formative and summative evaluation tools
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interprets the school program
• Collaborates with colleagues to promote an optimal learning environment for pupils
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education/Experience Requirements

• Holds, or is eligible to hold, a North Carolina Professional Educator's license in the assigned area
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Disclosure

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Erika Newkirk
• 750 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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