Middle School History Teacher

Wayne Preparatory Academy; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Preparatory Academy in Goldsboro, North Carolina is looking for a Middle School Classroom Teacher for grades 6-8. The role involves facilitating student success and growth through implementing the approved curriculum and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in education, NCCertification as a Middle School Teacher, and prior successful teaching experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires effective communication with students and parents.

Qualifications

• NCCertification as a Middle School Teacher is required.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Develops and administers school curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Ensure effective communication with students and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy

Differentiated instruction based on student learning styles

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Computer software for education

Job description

Middle School Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Managing Director, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instructio
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: NCCertification as a Middle School Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.