Teacher - Kindergarten

Cumberland County Schools 412 Raleigh Road Elementary - Linden, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: A four-year degree from an accredited institution with NC certification in assigned area of teaching.

JOB GOAL: To demonstrate leadership, to establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students, to know the content they teach, to facilitate learning for their students, and to reflect on their practice.

REPORTS TO: Principal

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teachers demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and encourage their students to learn and grow by:

• Building leadership among the staff and with the administration in order to bring about consensus and common shared ownership of the vision and purpose of work of the school.
• Making the content they teach engaging, relevant, and meaningful to students’ lives by aligning their instruction with the common core, essential standards, and 21st-century content which includes: global awareness, financial, economic, business, entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, and health awareness.
• Teaching existing core content that is revised to include skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and information and communications technology (ICT) literacy.
• Facilitating instruction using a variety of instructional methods that are appropriate for their students by integrating and utilizing technology.
• Using a variety of methods to assess what students have learned and to help them work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
• Working collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students, adapting their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs, and embracing fairness in the school community and in the world.
• Demonstrating ethical principles including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect for others (Code of Ethics for NC Educators, NCAC 6C.0601; Standards of Professional Conduct for NC Educators, NCAC 6C.0602).
• Serving as a team player and role model for other employees, demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supporting the organization’s core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer‑driven, and fairness.
• Performing other duties and accepting responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Current certified teachers must upload a legible copy of official transcript for all degree levels in PDF format only, a copy of an NC Teaching License or other current license, and a resume.
• Residency candidates must upload a legible copy of official Bachelor's transcripts in PDF format only, any previously licensed information, and resume.
• International applicants not affiliated with any sponsoring program must upload a legible copy of original foreign transcript, a copy of an officially evaluated transcript from a reputable company in PDF format only, the Social Security Card and a front/back copy of either the Work Authorization Card or Permanent Resident Card, and a resume.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $4,100 to $5,595 per month

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher – Elementary

• Elizabeth Blue, Principal
• 412 Raleigh Road Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: elizabethblue.nc.us