K-5 Teacher

Edgecombe County Public Schools – Princeville Elementary School – Princeville, North Carolina

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job : 5769855

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

POSITION: Teacher

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.

• A. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Management of Instructional Time – The teacher prepares materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson, starts the class quickly, puts students on task promptly, and maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.
• B. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Management of Student Behavior – The teacher establishes rules & procedures for verbal participation, classroom movement, and administrative matters; monitors behavior during all activities, intervenes promptly, and maintains student dignity.
• C. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Presentation – The teacher reviews previous material, introduces objectives, presents content in clear language, uses examples and demonstrations, assigns successful tasks, asks appropriate questions, manages pace, and summarizes at lesson’s end.
• D. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance – The teacher sets clear standards, circulates to check performance, uses oral & written checks, and asks questions clearly.
• E. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Feedback – The teacher provides corrective and sustaining feedback in‑class and out‑of‑class, affirms correct responses, and probes incorrect or non‑responses.
• F. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Facilitating Instruction – The teacher follows a curriculum‑aligned plan, uses assessment data to revise objectives, documents performance, and utilizes resources.
• G. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Interacting Within the Educational Environment – The teacher treats all students fairly, and interacts effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and community.
• H. MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Performing Non‑Instructional Duties – The teacher performs non‑instructional duties as assigned, follows laws and policies, and pursues professional development.
• Additional
  
  Job Functions:
  
  Performs other related work as required.

Degree in education or a related field qualifying for licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Physical Requirements: Ability to use a variety of equipment and tools, lift/carry light objects, and perform light work.

Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics.

Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak, signal, and receive instructions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and prepare written materials in prescribed formats.

Intelligence: Ability to apply logical thinking, interpret instructions, and draw conclusions.

Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record, deliver, explain information, and communicate professionally.

Numerical Aptitude: Ability to use mathematical formulas, perform calculations, and apply statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.

Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hand and eye movements rapidly and accurately.

Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle office and hand tools; minimal coordination.

Color Discrimination: Ability to differentiate colors and shades.

Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to handle people under stress and emergencies.

Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear; telephone communication.

• Constantly monitor student safety and well‑being.
• Motivate students.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment; perform clerical duties.
• Maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Operate common office machines and maintain records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by assignments.

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 contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Tenika Mercer, Principal
• Princeville Elementary School
• Email: tenikamercer