Middle School Teacher (Grades 6-8) - Social Studies

Middle School Teacher (Grades 6-8) - Social Studies

Mountain Island Charter School
- Middle/High School
- Mount Holly, North Carolina

Job : 5663005

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of 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.

• Manage Instructional Time: Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson; begin class quickly; maintain high student time-on-task.
• Manage Student Behavior: Establish rules and procedures for administrative matters, verbal participation, talk, and movement; monitor behavior during all activities; address inappropriate behavior promptly and with dignity.
• Instructional Presentation: Review prior materials, introduce objectives, speak fluently, present lessons using clear concepts, give examples, assign tasks, ask appropriate questions, maintain brisk pace and smooth transitions, and summarize key points.
• Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance: Set clear standards and due dates; circulate during class to check performance; use oral, written, and other work products to assess progress; ask clear, one-at-a-time questions.
• Instructional Feedback: Provide feedback on in-class and out-of-class work to encourage growth; affirm correct responses; offer sustaining feedback for incorrect or no responses.
• Facilitating Instruction: Develop instructional plans aligned with school and system goals; use diagnostic information to revise objectives; maintain accurate records; match resources to student needs.
• Interacting Within the Educational Environment: Treat all students fairly; interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
• Performing Non-Instructional Duties: Carry out assigned duties; comply with laws and policies; pursue professional development; maintain progress toward a current NC Educator’s License.
• Perform other related work as required.

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

• Physical ability to use classroom equipment, lift, carry, push, and pull light objects; consistent with Light Work.
• Ability to compare and judge characteristics of data, people, or objects.
• Interpersonal communication skills to convey information and follow instructions.
• Language ability to read and prepare written materials.
• Analytical skills to apply logic and scientific thinking.
• Verbal aptitude to explain procedures and communicate in professional contexts.
• Numerical aptitude to perform basic mathematics and interpret statistics.
• Spatial and motor coordination to handle objects and use office equipment.
• Manual dexterity and color discrimination as required.
• Interpersonal temperament to handle stress and emergency situations.

• Maintain safety and well‑being of students, especially in inclusive activities.
• Motivate students.
• Maintain clean and orderly environment; perform general clerical duties.
• Maintain order, discipline, and basic records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective working relationships.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

• Jake Wilson, MS/HS Principal
• Mountain Island Charter School
  - Middle/High School
• Phone:
• Email: jwilson