Upper Elementary Teacher (3-5)

Reaching All Minds Academy; Durham (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A charter school in Durham is seeking a dedicated Upper Elementary Teacher to create a positive learning environment for students in grades 3-5. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid NC Teaching License, and over 3 years of experience in teaching. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a passion for educating at-risk students and have experience with differentiated instruction and STEM methodologies. This role supports the school’s mission to prepare students for productive citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid NC Teaching License must be held.
• 3+ years of experience in teaching Elementary School, especially grades 3-5.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons based on schoolwide curricula.
• Evaluate and collect student academic and behavior data.
• Communicate high academic expectations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Literacy instruction

STEM instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid NC Teaching License

Job description

Upper Elementary Teacher (3-5)

Reaching All Minds Academy, Durham, North Carolina.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4334911
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 06, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2023

Job Description

Upper Elementary Teacher is a full-time role at Reaching All Minds Academy (RAMA). The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating and impacting the lives of students, create a positive and engaging learning environment, and prioritize the growth and achievement of students. The Elementary Teacher position will report directly to RAMA’s Principal, Director of Curriculum, and Lead Teacher. This position is full-time (45 hours per week), and requires presence at RAMA Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Reaching All Minds Academy is a charter school in Durham County with the mission to prepare students to become productive citizens with the skills needed to solve complex problems, think critically, exhibit positive social competencies, and function in a highly technological and global society.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons based upon schoolwide curriculums.
• Evaluate and collect student academic and behavior data.
• Communicate and inspect high academic and personal expectations.
• Facilitate small group instruction.
• Provide differentiated learning activities.
• Be intentional in providing learning activities that address multiple learning styles.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings, activities, and functions.
• Perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid NC Teaching License.
• 3+ years of experience teaching Elementary School, primarily in grades 3-5.
• Passion for working with low-income and at-risk students.
• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Experience working with targeted literacy instruction.
• Experience with STEM instruction and Project Based Learning.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > Title I

Contact Information

• Thomas Mckoy
• 2703 Holloway St.
• Durham, North Carolina 27703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]