First Grade Teacher — Hiring Now Featured Winston-Salem, NC

Carter G. Woodson School; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter G. Woodson School in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a dedicated First Grade Teacher who will build strong foundations in literacy and math through engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and clear expectations.

You will plan standards-aligned lessons, assess progress, collaborate with ELL and Exceptional Children staff, and participate in coaching and professional development to support scholars’ academic growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong knowledge of foundational literacy and early mathematics instruction.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Teach phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, and early writing.
• Build mathematical understanding through number sense, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving.
• Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Establish consistent routines and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns through appropriate redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
• Collaborate with exceptional children’s and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and progress records.
• Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.

Skills

Foundational literacy knowledge

Early mathematics instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Culturally responsive instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

North Carolina elementary teaching license / eligibility

Job description

Carter G. Woodson School | Winston-Salem, NC

Position: Full-Time

Carter G. Woodson School is seeking a dedicated First Grade Teacher who builds strong academic foundations through engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and clear expectations.

CGW is a K–12 public charter school where we build scholars and celebrate culture, character, and connection. We seek an educator committed to academic excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and whole-child development.

Position Overview

The First Grade Teacher provides standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. This position emphasizes foundational reading, early writing, number sense, and the classroom habits scholars need to become confident, independent learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Teach phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, and early writing.
• Build mathematical understanding through number sense, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving.
• Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Establish consistent routines and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns through appropriate redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
• Collaborate with exceptional children’s and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and progress records.
• Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred or eligibility for working towards appropriate licensure.
• Strong knowledge of foundational literacy and early mathematics instruction.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.

Preferred:

• Three or more years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching first grade.
• Training in the science of reading and experience providing reading interventions.

Why Join CGW?

CGW offers instructional coaching, professional development, collaboration with academic and student support teams, and the opportunity to serve a school rooted in culture, community, and high expectations.

Carter G. Woodson School, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable law.