K-5 Elementary Teacher — Full-Time, Benefits (10 mo)

Salem Elementary School; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Public Schools' Salem Elementary School in Morganton, NC is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to join their academic team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging learning environment supporting development in grades K-5 and maintain effective classroom management.

Qualifications include a North Carolina teaching license eligibility and a bachelor’s degree from an approved program. The position is full-time, 10 months, with benefits; starting date Aug 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching license.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in the subject area.
• Strong background and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, providing effective teaching strategies.
• Maintains effective classroom management, recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues.
• Evaluates the accomplishments of students regularly using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Communicates with parents promptly; maintains positive, constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Protects students, materials, and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
• Adheres to health and safety policies.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; Attends workshops, and PLCs as well as staff department, curricular development, and staff development sessions as required.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in various areas of the school.
• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Student-centered instruction

Curriculum alignment

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

North Carolina Teaching License eligibility

Job description

Burke County Public Schools' Salem Elementary School in Morganton, NC is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to join their academic team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging learning environment supporting development in grades K-5 and maintain effective classroom management.

Qualifications include a North Carolina teaching license eligibility and a bachelor’s degree from an approved program. The position is full-time, 10 months, with benefits; starting date Aug 17, 2026.