5th Grade Math Teacher

About the role

Voyager Academy is a fully accredited K-12 charter school located in Durham, NC. Students participate in deep learning through authentic project-based learning experiences. Our faculty and staff collaborate to inspire life-long learning and lead by modeling our core values of confidence, empathy, curiosity, reflection, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Mets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students
• Prepares classes for the classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the students
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education or Field of Study (NC Certification) required

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Effective classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs

Benefits

• NC State Health Plan
• Dental/Vision/Life-Insurance/Disability benefits
• PTO (14 days - 1st Year)
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Built-in planning time and professional development opportunities
• CEU planning and tracking support

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Employment hours are 7:45 - 3:45, Monday through Friday of each school week.