5th Grade Teacher

Mountain Discovery Charter School is looking for a highly qualified 5th grade teacher who will challenge students by providing a rigorous and caring learning environment for the 2026-2027 school year. We believe that all staff are “CREW” and not passengers. Therefore, potential candidates should strive to be part of the larger community by being involved, willing to change, and work outside your comfort zone to make the whole school better. 

 

General Description

The 5th Grade Teacher shall report directly to the Co-Directors and under direction shall assume responsibility of instructing students in data-based reading strategies, writing, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, math, science and social studies while creating a positive, engaging and nurturing environment for experiential learning. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated successful experience in project-based instruction, effective teaching of upper-elementary literacy and numeracy, a natural aptitude for cultivating relationships with students and families, and significant knowledge of data-driven and differentiated instruction.  

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina teaching license in or related to the area of assigned responsibility.
• Experience in upper elementary classroom teaching.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members.
• Ability to plan and implement experiential learning activities.
• Ability to follow vertical alignment, but show independence to adapt material to your teaching style.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Experiential Learning models.
• Demonstrate competence in communicating effectively with children, teachers, staff, and representatives of other agencies.
• Possess specialized skills, experience, and training in the areas of instructional methodologies, curriculum design/modification, demonstration teaching and staff development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with state model curriculum frameworks, curriculum guides and other exemplary instructionally-related resources.
• Experience or knowledge of effective, evidenced-based Phonics instruction.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create differentiated lessons based on students’ individual needs.
• Collaborate with EC staff on current lessons, pacing, programs, and services to students.
• Assist in conducting student needs assessments.
• Design instructional materials and sample lessons consistent grade levels assigned.
• Participate on school committees as assigned.
• Engage professional development activities and other similar opportunities provided to staff.
• Cooperatively engage in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence.
• Effectively communicates with staff, parents and agencies.
• Attend all staff meetings and actively participates as a member of the educational team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Please reach out to admin@mountaindiscovery.org for questions