Elementary School Teacher - Aggie Academy

About the role

The Aggie Academy Elementary Teacher plans and delivers instruction designed to meet the individualized educational needs of students based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. As an Apple Distinguished School (2024-2027) teachers are expected to implement innovative and engaging instruction to enable students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. Maintaining a structured classroom environment that promotes and enhances inquiry-based learning and STEAM and Engineering Design Processes are central components of the Aggie Academy curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction designed to meet the individualized educational needs of students based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Implement innovative and engaging instruction to enable students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
• Maintain a structured classroom environment that promotes and enhances inquiry-based learning and STEAM and Engineering Design Processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and NCA&T pre-service teacher candidates, faculty, and staff.
• Participate as members of professional learning communities with colleagues, faculty from the College of Education, colleagues in the UNC System Laboratory Schools network, and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of related software and collaborative environments (ex. Microsoft Office Professional software programs and Google Classroom, Apple Classroom);
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Elementary Education;
• Elementary Certification (K-5);
• 3-5 years of Experience as a classroom teacher;
• Special Education (SPED) or Advanced Learner (AG) certification or experience;
• Apple Teacher Certification;
• Ability to co-teach, plan, support, and work collaboratively with colleagues and NCA&T pre-service teacher candidates, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• Elementary Certification (K-5)

Skills

• Effective communication skills;
• Knowledge of computers and related software;
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• Collaboration and teamwork skills;
• Experience with innovative and engaging instructional methods;
• Experience with inquiry-based learning and STEAM and Engineering Design Processes.

Benefits

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina;
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more;
• 12 Paid Holidays;
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees;
• Community Service Leave;
• Teacher and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS);
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Campus Recreation Center Discount;
• University Bookstore Discount.

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site).