Teacher at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy, UNCW Lab School; Pooled Position

Position: Teacher at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy, UNCW Lab School (Pooled Position)

Teacher at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy, UNCW Lab School (Pooled Position) Special Instructions

Current Openings:

• Exceptional Children / Special Education

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will remain posted until December 2025.

Job Description

The D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Teacher plans and delivers instruction and assessments based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Instruction enables students to learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their educational and social development. The position utilizes a personalized student data management system to individualize learning experiences and provides ongoing formative assessment to inform instructional decisions and design appropriate interventions.

Teachers operate as members of the school’s kinship network, an extended family unit that supports the growth and development of all students. Staff actively participate in professional learning communities with colleagues and faculty from the Watson College of Education.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Valid North Carolina teaching license
• Dual certification
• Eligible to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Experience mentoring pre‑service or beginning teachers
• National Board Certification
• Experience working with diverse populations and students who have historically struggled academically and socially
• Evidence of participation in training and learning opportunities for professional growth and development
• Progress on the NC Educator Effectiveness Rating Scale or a comparable metric that aligns with North Carolina Teaching Standards

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in kindergarten through eighth grades. The model creates kinship networks and extended family units that support student growth and development. The learning community is personalized, inquiry‑based, experiential, and reflective.

College/School Information

The Watson College of Education (WCE) ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a growing college with over 60 tenure‑track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education, and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.

WCE is committed to inclusiveness and embracing unique contributions.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution with nearly 18,000 students and offers a full range of baccalaureate and graduate‑level programs, including bachelor’s degrees focusing on coastal engineering. UNCW’s research activities earned it the designation “Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity.”

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutory eligibility criterion for a state‑funded employee benefit program.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires verification of identity and employment eligibility.

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

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