Mountain Discovery Charter School is looking for a highly qualified elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to teach in a 1st grade classroom.

General Description

The 1st Grade Teacher shall report directly to the Co-Directors and under direction shall assume responsibility of instructing students in data-based reading strategies, writing, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, math, science and social studies while creating a positive, engaging and nurturing environment for experiential learning. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated successful experience in project-based instruction, effective teaching of lower-elementary literacy and numeracy, a natural aptitude for cultivating relationships with students and families, and significant knowledge of data-driven and differentiated instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina teaching license in or related to the area of assigned responsibility.
• Experience in upper elementary classroom teaching.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members.
• Ability to plan and implement experiential learning activities.
• Demonstrate competence in communicating effectively with children, teachers, staff, and representatives of other agencies.
• Possess specialized skills, experience, and training in the areas of instructional methodologies, curriculum design/modification, demonstration teaching and staff development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with state model curriculum frameworks, curriculum guides and other exemplary instructionally-related resources.
• Experience or knowledge of effective, evidenced-based Phonics instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create differentiated lessons based on students’ individual needs.
• Collaborate with Exceptional Children’s Teachers on current lessons, pacing, programs, and services to students.
• Assists in conducting student needs assessments.
• Design instructional materials and sample lessons consistent grade levels assigned.
• Participates on school committees as assigned.
• Maintain professional competency by actively engaging in employer directed professional development activities and other similar opportunities provided to staff.
• Cooperatively engage in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence.
• Effectively communicates with staff, parents and agencies.
• Attend all staff meetings and actively participates as a member of the educational team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Please reach out to admin@mountaindiscovery.org for questions