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Description:

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.

Innovative and engaging instruction enables 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.

Teachers and staff in Aggie Academy are employed by the College of Education, and are expected to actively 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.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Aggie Academy is a NC A&T Laboratory School established under the North Carolina General Statute Chapter 116, Article 29A (116-239.5), to improve student performance by providing an enhanced education program for students residing in low performing schools. The mission of Aggie Academy is to provide students a culturally responsive and sustaining integrated STEAM Education experience to improve student achievement and develop critical and creative thinking skills. Aggie Academy will serve up to 100 students, for grades 3-5, and provide students and families a spectrum of support services to comprehensively address academic, social-emotional, physical needs. Aggie Academy is committed to:

▪ Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Teaching and Learning Practices

▪ Holistic child development through building Social-Emotional Learning ( SEL ) skills and Restorative Practices (RP)

▪ Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills through integrated STEAM curriculum and Inquiry-Based and Experiential Learning Opportunities

▪ Intentional and Purposeful Family and Community Engagement

Aggie Academy involves an integrated partnership with Guilford County Schools and NC A&T and is housed off campus in a facility within the district boundaries. Cross campus collaborations and the integration of educator and leader preparation, through a practice-based teacher education model ( PBTE ) provide opportunities for strengthening 3rd – 5th grade student success and educator and leader preparation. The College of Education is committed to culturally responsive and sustaining practices and is unapologetically focused on advancing equity for greater justice. Building on the NC A&T historically Black university ( HBCU ) legacy of exemplary teaching, scholarship and effective public service, the College of Education offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The mission is to prepare highly skilled, culturally responsive and sustainable educators, leaders, and counselors who create, use, and share knowledge on equity, access, and advocacy in local, state, national, and global communities. Graduates are catalysts for transformative action to improve education and counseling in diverse contexts and communities.

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).

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.

Preferred:

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.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers 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

  This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.