ELA Teacher

Location: Carteret County Public Schools Down East Middle School, Smyrna, North Carolina

Start Date: Sep 1, 2026

The role is to help students learn subject matter and/or skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

• Valid teaching certificate in North Carolina or ability to obtain one.
• Other qualifications the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher Assistant, if assigned

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials best suited to meet objectives.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life, develop classroom behavior rules, and maintain order fairly.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the principal.

This description outlines general nature and does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Ten‑month contract, FLSA exempt

Salary based on state salary scale; $4,100 per month.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Carteret County Public School Board policy on evaluation of licensed employees.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Apply effective methods of dealing with children.
• Adapt instruction and tools for students with special needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with all stakeholders while complying with confidentiality requirements.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including up to 20 pounds of force, walking, lifting, stooping, standing, grasping, kneeling, crouching, and repetitive motions.

• Reba Lewis, Principal
• Down East Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: reba.lewis