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K-5 Industrial Arts Teacher
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$65,194 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
Curriculum- Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses. Cooperation
- Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills. Collaboration
- Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise. Professional Development
- Engaging in offered professional development opportunities. Professional Etiquette
- Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines. Communication
- Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections. Parental Involvement
- Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.