Elementary School Teacher

A four-year bachelor's degree is required for this position.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Education or a closely related field.

Acceptable related fields may include, but are not limited to:

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Child Development
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Studies
• Mathematics Education
• English/Language Arts Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
• Psychology
• Human Development
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• or another closely related educational or child-development field approved by JJD Learning Academy.

Applicants who do not possess a completed four-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate field do not meet the minimum educational qualifications for the K–12 Teacher position.

Additional Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach and support K–12 students.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective classroom-management skills.
• Be capable of developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Be able to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Be capable of maintaining accurate student records.
• Be comfortable using computers, email, educational technology, and electronic documentation systems.
• Be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Be willing to work with students with varying academic, developmental, communication, and behavioral needs.

Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but are not required unless otherwise specified for a particular program:

• Current or previous North Carolina teaching license.
• Previous K–12 classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in private school, homeschool, micro-school, tutoring, or alternative educational settings.
• Experience working with students with exceptional needs.
• Experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with individualized instruction and academic intervention.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and classroom-management practices.

Background and Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of JJD Learning Academy's pre-employment requirements, including, as applicable:

• Criminal background check
• Verification of bachelor's degree
• Verification of professional credentials
• Professional references
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Required orientation
• Mandatory organizational training
• CPR/First Aid certification when required
• Submission of required identification and employment documentation

Providing false or misleading information regarding educational credentials, professional experience, certifications, or other employment qualifications may result in withdrawal of an employment offer or other employment action consistent with organizational policy.

Required Competencies
Successful K–12 Teachers should demonstrate competency in:

• Academic instruction
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum implementation
• Classroom management
• Differentiated instruction
• Academic assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Student engagement
• Written documentation
• Parent communication
• Professional boundaries
• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Student supervision
• Safety awareness
• Professional communication
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

Physical and Environmental Requirements
The position may require prolonged periods of standing or sitting, walking throughout the facility, bending, reaching, transitioning between instructional areas, and moving educational materials.

Teachers must be capable of actively supervising students and responding promptly to situations involving student safety.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

JJD Learning Academy offers eligible K–12 Teachers an employee benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees receive paid time off in accordance with JJD Learning Academy's PTO policy. PTO may be used for approved vacation, personal time, illness, or other qualifying absences subject to organizational procedures and approval requirements.
• Holiday Pay: Eligible employees receive holiday pay for JJD Learning Academy-recognized paid holidays in accordance with the organization's holiday schedule and eligibility requirements.
• Health Insurance: Eligible employees have access to health insurance coverage in accordance with JJD Learning Academy's current health benefits plan, enrollment requirements, and eligibility guidelines.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional development related to education, student support, classroom management, and professional growth.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for qualified employees to pursue additional responsibilities and leadership opportunities within JJD Learning Academy.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Opportunity to work alongside educational, administrative, behavioral, and other professionals serving children and families.

Eligibility for PTO, holiday pay, health insurance, and other benefits is determined by the employee's classification, scheduled hours, applicable waiting periods, and JJD Learning Academy's current benefit policies. Detailed benefit information will be provided to eligible employees during onboarding and enrollment.

The teacher will:

• Provide direct academic instruction to students in grades K–12.
• Develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Provide instruction in core academic subjects, including reading, English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Adapt instruction based on each student's grade level, academic performance, learning style, and identified educational needs.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction when appropriate.
• Establish measurable academic goals for students and monitor progress toward those goals.
• Conduct academic assessments and ongoing progress monitoring to identify student strengths and areas requiring additional support.
• Develop instructional activities, assignments, projects, assessments, and educational materials.
• Provide academic interventions for students performing below expected grade-level standards.
• Provide enrichment opportunities for students who demonstrate mastery of current academic material.
• Incorporate appropriate technology and educational resources into classroom instruction.
• Assist students with developing organization, communication, problem-solving, study, time-management, and independent-learning skills.
• Review student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate grades, progress reports, and other required academic documentation.
• Participate in educational planning and student progress meetings as assigned.

Lesson Planning and Curriculum Responsibilities
Teachers are responsible for preparing instruction before scheduled teaching periods. Lesson plans should clearly identify instructional objectives, activities, materials, methods of instruction, and methods for evaluating student understanding.

Teachers are expected to:

• Follow the curriculum and academic requirements established for the educational program.
• Ensure instructional materials are appropriate for the student's age, grade, and academic ability.
• Differentiate assignments and instructional methods when students require additional support.
• Maintain organized lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Prepare classroom materials before instruction begins.
• Monitor curriculum completion and student academic progress.
• Notify administration when a student demonstrates significant academic concerns or requires additional educational support.