TEACHER - 3rd Grade

TEACHER - 3rd Grade

Craven County Schools – James W. Smith Elementary – Cove City, North Carolina

Job : 5753919

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Teacher reporting to the Principal. Ten‑month term.

Pay Grade: NC State Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience, + supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Under general supervision, the teacher teaches one or more 3rd‑grade classes. The teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and creates a learning environment that fosters academic and social development. In addition, the teacher assists in other school programs and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Must hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License.

• Teach North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards for 3rd grade.
• Plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that support learning.
• Conduct lessons or instructional activities at an appropriate pace.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth, preparing progress reports.
• Select and requisition instructional materials, books, equipment, etc., and maintain inventory records.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities and self‑selected professional learning activities.
• Participate cooperatively with administrator to develop evaluation methods in conformance with district guidelines.
• Speak fluently and precisely, presenting lessons using language understandable to students.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Cooperate in school‑wide supervision of students during out‑of‑classroom activities.
• Participate in faculty and/or district committees and sponsor student activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Solid understanding of best research practices.
• Understanding of student growth and development.
• Knowledge of student growth, development, and learning.
• Skilled in assessment and the use of data for teaching.
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in the classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines and technology.
• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively to exchange information.
• Ability to receive and perform instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to working under stress and emergencies.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in public contact.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Experience with technology in instruction delivery.

Regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, lift up to 25 pounds. Requires light physical work, including occasional stooping, kneeling, or crawling.

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Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

See above for education, certification, and essential functions.

• Derrell Ward, Principal
• James W. Smith Elementary
• Email: derrell.ward