Middle School ELA Teacher Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Middle School ELA Teacher Pine Springs Prep 1729 North Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540 JOB

DESCRIPTION TITLE

Middle School ELA Teacher

REPORTS TO

Middle School Principal

JOB GOAL

Pine Springs Preparatory Academy seeks a full-time Middle School ELA Teacher. In addition to possessing strong content knowledge, PSPA teachers must excel at connecting with students in a way that makes learning enjoyable and relevant, and builds upon their existing knowledge and skill level. PSPA teachers must also be able to effectively deliver instruction virtually, if circumstances necessitate it.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appreciation for the life and mind of the middle school scholar and future leader of our world
• Passion for a project-based, interdisciplinary approach to curriculum design — commitment to develop an integrated curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and in-depth
• Personal qualities that exemplify PSPA’s emphasis on our core values
• Strong subject area background; licensed in North Carolina with relevant content area expertise is preferred
• Reader, writer, critical thinker, and attentive to current events that lead to opportunities to create learning units that guide students to make sense of the world in meaningful ways
• Skillful at using a variety of assessment methods and data to pinpoint students’ strengths and weaknesses, and skillful at applying instructional practices to address diverse learning needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to plan and implement integrated lessons using best practices
• Possess a growth mindset
• Values a collaborative approach to working with a diverse population of children and adults
• A “whatever it takes” attitude and positive disposition
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and spontaneity

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

– Ten-month work year (August 13th – May 29th for the 2025-2026 COMPENSATION Salary will be determined based on PSPA budget and experience. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy does not follow the NC salary schedule and does not participate in the NC State Retirement System. PSPA offers a 401k program with a board matching percentage and health coverage options.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Please provide the following: A cover letter detailing the candidate’s educational philosophy and desire to join the founding team at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy. Be sure to highlight the talents you can provide to our students and school community. A recent, up-to-date resume including salary requirements. The names and contact information of three professional references with a reference letter; two supervisor references are required; it is preferred for the applicant to include his or her current supervisor as one of these references, but it is not mandatory. You may also send a sample lesson or unit/project-based learning plan, and other materials (including digital portfolios, videos of teaching, or other artifacts) that showcase your practice. Copy of teaching license (NC teaching license). If Pine Springs Prep wishes to follow up with a candidate after review of application materials, the candidate will be contacted for an interview. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and NC Teaching License.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Charter school

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person