Work in a very supportive school on a small team of teachers using a research-based curriculum and the opportunity to use your creativity with projects!
The Expedition School offers an exceptional school culture, and offers students an authentic project based learning approach. US News and World Reports ranked The Expedition School as the top #2 charter middle school and the #7 top overall middle school in the entire state of NC. Be a part of a strong, creative, and collaborative staff who put students at the center. You will be supported through coaching, team collaboration and ample classroom supplies. Bring your creativity, growth mindset and desire to help adolescents engage with their learning in an authentic way and join a top-rated team of excellent educators.
A highly qualified candidate will:
Have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Education or Bachelors/Masters in English with current NC Teacher Certification.
Be proficient in the Common Core Standards or NC essential related to their field
ELA certification in middle school language arts
Be familiar or be willing to learn standards based grading.
Be familiar with Google Classroom or willing to learn
Have a Growth Mindset, flexible and willing to grow
Be proficient in discussion-based learning methods such as Socratic Seminar
Be proficient with ways to assist special needs students, including students on the spectrum
Work to achieve school philosophy and policies, including using project based learning
Be able and willing to collaborate with other staff
Utilize effective classroom management techniques
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents
Support 8th grade transition meetings, IEP meetings, and high-school course sign-up
Salary: NC State Salary Scale + 15% School Supplement