Elementary Teacher (K-6 Job Kinston area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Classroom Teacher

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development in the 21st century.

Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Ability to plan, coordinate and continuously improve instruction

Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the data

Must be able to use a variety of technology and classroom tools

Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior

Ability to motivate students

Ability to consult with parents, teachers, administrators and the community to enhance the learning of students

Ability to monitor student performance

Ability to interact within the educational environment

Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicable

Perform other related work as required

Minimum Bachelor's degree from an approved education program in subject area

NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching License

Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to:

sit and stand for extended periods of time;
exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer;
see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone;
speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone;
exhibit physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height;
bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Standard I:
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

The Teacher:

Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students' learning

Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community

Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession

Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning

Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct

Standard II:
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

The Teacher:

Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexible

Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures

Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions

Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists

Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community

Standard III:
Teachers Know the Content They Teach

The Teacher:

Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of Study

Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom

Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught

Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly

Standard IV:
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

The Teacher:

Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students by knowing how…