Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

North Carolina Cyber Academy NCCA Elementary School - Durham, North Carolina

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher assistants

Purpose: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

A. Major Function:
Management of Instructional Time

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.

B. Major Function:
Management of Student Behavior

The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; rules for verbal participation, talk, and movement during various activities; monitors behavior during whole‑class, small group, seat work and transitions; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently while maintaining the dignity of the student.

C. Major Function:
Instructional Presentation

The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson and specific learning objectives; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson using concepts and language understandable to students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations, assigns tasks, asks appropriate questions, conducts activities at a brisk pace, makes transitions efficiently, ensures assignments are clear, and summarizes the main points at the end.

D. Major Function:
Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance

The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check performance; uses oral, written and other work products to monitor progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

E. Major Function:
Instructional Feedback

The teacher provides feedback on in‑class work to encourage growth; gives prompt feedback on assigned out‑of‑class work; affirms correct responses and provides sustaining feedback after incorrect or no response.

F. Major Function:
Facilitating Instruction

The teacher has an instructional plan aligned with school and system‑wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information from tests and assessment to develop objectives; maintains accurate records; ensures plan matches objectives, learning strategies and student needs; uses available resources to support the program.

G. Major Function:
Interacting Within the Educational Environment

The teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, and community.

H. Major Function:
Performing Non‑Instructional Duties

The teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned; adheres to policies and regulations; follows a professional development plan and demonstrates growth.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

Degree in education or a related field that qualifies for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use classroom tools and equipment; exert negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; consistent with Light Work.

Data Conception: Ability to evaluate data characteristics.

Interpersonal Communication: Ability to receive and give verbal and written instructions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports and instructional materials.

Intelligence: Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; interpret technical instructions.

Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record, deliver, and explain information; communicate in professional languages.

Numerical Aptitude: Ability to use mathematical…