Community School Teacher

Community School Teacher Position Number: 002653 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range: $41,513 - $60,000 Position Type: Non-Faculty Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Organizational Unit Overview: The East Carolina University Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the scholars a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school includes kindergarten through fifth grade classes. The Community School involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school. Job Duties: This is an open employment posting for a University Community School Classroom Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The College of Education will screen applications regularly in order to fill vacancies which may occur during the school year. Classroom Teacher positions are eleven-month, full-time, EHRA Non-Faculty positions in the College of Education and report to the ECU Community School Principal.The College of Education is currently seeking an individual to serve as a University Community School Teacher to serve in a classroom within the East Carolina University Community School. The position is an eleven-month, full-time, EHRA non faculty position in the College of Education. Teachers at the Community School report to the ECU Community School Principal.As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the teacher will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The Teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.Responsibilities:-Demonstrate leadership to motivate effective learning practices and to strive for superior student performance-Facilitate the broad goals of the school and plan accordingly and collaboratively with other teachers, the ECU Community School Principal, the University School liaison and ECU faculty members to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total community school program.-Cultivate leadership in students and families.-Actively participate in professional development offered within the Community School and beyond-Serve as an advocate for students through implementation of innovative strategies and integration of a variety of support services such that each student's social, emotional, physical and academic potential can be maximized.-Maximize the interconnectedness of curricular areas within the classroom to meet the needs of various learners.-Effectively assess students through a variety of methods to determine appropriate instructional strategies and learning environments.-Seek to connect students and their families with appropriate services embedded within the Community School's integrated network of partners who will provide service and support for non-academic issues that impact student learning.-Engage in and enhance meaningful collaboration and relationships amongst school and community stakeholders.-Actively engage in ongoing communication with parents to ensure they are informed about their child's progress within the school and to ensure families are aware of school resources available for their child and their family.-Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure accessibility to students needed to conduct research.-Receive visitors within the classroom for the purpose of instruction, assistance, research, and observation (which will include being observed, video-taping, and interviews).Contingent upon availability of funds. Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree with a current professional North Carolina Teaching License in elementary (K-6) or related field; excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: North Carolina Teaching License in elementary (K-6) or related field. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Preference will be given to candidates who have 3 years teaching experience in innovative schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups. Teaching experience with various student groups is preferred.Additional preferred qualities would include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher. Demonstrated experience performing in a self-directed capacity; organized with attention to detail; innovation and outcome oriented; technologically proficient across multiple platforms; possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with various individuals; highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures; willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the community school; and willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary. Special Instructions to Applicant: Candidates must submit a: (1) cv/resume (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information online at www.jobs.ecu.edu, (4) a copy of North Carolina educator's license. Finally, copies of transcripts should be sent to Tracy Cole, Search Chair, ECU Community School, College of Education Mailstop:167, 811 Howell Street, Greenville, NC 27858.Official transcripts and three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Any original, signed letters of reference, not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, should be the mailed to Tracy Cole, Search Committee Chair via the address provided above.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Job Close Date: 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled: No Initial Screening Begins: 02/05/2025 To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/88539 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-90a961de3009d54ea8cba453ddaee40d