Elementary School Teacher

Wake County Public School System seeks a 1st Grade Elementary Teacher to foster academic and social-emotional growth in a diverse, student-centered environment. Based in a Wake County elementary school, you will plan standards-aligned lessons, deliver engaging instruction across core subjects, and use data to monitor progress and differentiate for varied learners. You'll build strong relationships with students and families, collaborate with a supportive grade-level team, and engage in robust professional development to continuously improve practice and advance equitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned first-grade instruction across core subjects
• Create a safe, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess student learning using formative and summative measures
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic and social-emotional needs
• Collaborate with grade-level, support, and specialist staff to align instruction
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom activities
• Utilize educational technology to enhance learning and track data
• Support implementation of IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention strategies
• Participate in professional development and apply best practices in teaching
• Contribute to school initiatives and a positive, collaborative school culture

Required Skills

• Curriculum planning (ELA, math, science, social studies) for primary grades
• Classroom management and positive behavior supports
• Standards-based lesson design and assessment
• Data-driven instruction and progress monitoring
• Literacy instruction and early numeracy skills
• Use of educational technology and learning platforms
• Family and caregiver communication
• Collaboration with grade-level and support teams
• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners and IEP/504 support
• Culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices