ECU Community School Teacher Job Greenville area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

ECU Community School Teacher

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The East Carolina University Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. The Community School involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

Primary Purpose of Position

As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the teacher will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The Teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education , Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC Teaching Licensure in elementary (K-6) or related field or be eligible to obtain one.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have 3 years teaching experience in innovative schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups. Teaching experience with student groups is preferred. Graduates of East Carolina University teacher education programs are preferred.

Additional preferred qualities would include the following:

knowledge of public school and university partnerships
experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher
Demonstrated experience performing in a self-directed capacity
organized with attention to detail
innovation and outcome oriented
technologically proficient across multiple platforms
possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with individuals
highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures
willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the lab school
willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

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