Teacher-Lab School

Inside Higher Ed

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A North Carolina educational institution is seeking a Teacher for the Carolina Community Academy. This full-time position involves fostering student development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience working with at-risk students and a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Responsibilities include innovative lesson planning and collaboration with university faculty to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience working with at-risk student populations is required.
Must have a current North Carolina teaching license or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of innovation for student academic and personal success.
Collaborate to implement innovative instruction aligned with the school mission.
Support student development through coordination with staff and university partners.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Collaborative skills

Innovative lesson planning

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Teacher-Lab School role at Inside Higher Ed. This position is located in Roxboro, NC and is part of the UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy (CCA) partner school within North Elementary School. CCA is a university partnership initiative to provide high-quality teacher and principal training and to improve student outcomes in a high-needs school setting.

Position Details

Department: Lab School-340500
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20071676
Vacancy ID: NF0009205
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 08/04/2025
Note: Location is Roxboro, NC

Position Summary

The UNC School of Education is seeking a UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy Lab School Teacher. Depending on openings, you may serve in a classroom at kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. The position is ten-month, full-time, and housed on-site at the Carolina Community Academy starting August 4, 2025. Teachers report to the Carolina Community Academy Principal and may coordinate and direct activities of teacher assistants. Teachers will foster a culture of innovation to support effective instructional practices and collaborate with the Principal, UNC-Chapel Hill liaison, and university faculty/staff to support students’ social-emotional, physical, and academic development.

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices to promote student academic and personal success for all students.
Collaborate with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction aligned with the school mission.
Work with the Carolina Community Academy Principal, liaison, and university partners to support student development.
Coordinate and direct activities of teacher assistants as applicable.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education; excellent oral and written communication; experience working with at-risk student populations. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution. A current North Carolina teaching license is required or the ability to obtain licensure in NC.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Create fair, inclusive, and equitable classroom communities.
Set clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
Foster a growth mindset in the classroom.
Communicate positively and regularly with students and families.
Collaborate with colleagues, school administration, local community, and university partners to support a collaborative school environment.
Develop innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based, student-centered lesson plans.
Utilize instructional materials to support evidence-based teaching strategies.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and ensure developmental appropriateness of materials.
Assess student progress and use data to inform instruction.
Evaluate student performance with formative and summative assessments.
Follow staff handbook expectations; maintain professional work habits.
Attend and engage in staff meetings and professional learning communities.
Engage in opportunities for professional development to stay current in teaching practices affecting the whole child.
Respect confidentiality of student, family, and staff records; comply with ethics and laws.
Share responsibility for supervision of students during the school day.
Comply with state and federal education statutes, NC Code of Ethics for Educators, and NC Professional Teaching Standards.
Knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Preference given to candidates with teaching experience in innovative and diverse schools with a track record of improving outcomes for all subgroups. UNC-Chapel Hill teacher education program graduates are preferred. Preference for experience with diverse student groups, curriculum integration across content, early literacy and numeracy, and social-emotional learning. Candidate should be self-directed, organized, innovative, technologically proficient, have strong interpersonal skills, be highly motivated, and open to innovative practices; able to work independently or collaboratively as needed.

Personal Characteristics

Open to new ideas
Innovative
Flexible

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and requires reporting Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and completing annual training.

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