5th Grade Math Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Middle School 5th Grade Math Teacher

Middle School Principal

Voyager Academy is a fully accredited K-12 charter school located in Durham, NC where students participate in deep learning through authentic project based learning experiences. Our faculty and staff collaboratively strive to inspire life‑long learning and lead by modeling our core values of confidence, empathy, curiosity, reflection, and integrity.

We are seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to join our Middle School Team.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students
• Prepares classes for the classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the students
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Models the school values, and strives to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the school
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Seek assistance from the EC Teachers and team members as required and needed
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Employment hours are 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday of each school week

• Bachelor of Arts, Science in Education or related field (NC Certification) required

• NC State Health Plan
• Dental/Vision/Life‑Insurance/Disability benefits
• PTO (14 days – 1st year)
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Built‑in planning time and professional development opportunities
• CEU planning and tracking support

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Position type:
  Full‑time

• Chuck Nolan
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