Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

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.

As an Apple Distinguished School (2024-2027) teachers are expected to implement innovative and engaging instruction to enable 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.

This is a pooled position that will be reviewed year-round. Multiple individuals will be selected from this posting.

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 an integrated STEAM Education experience to improve student achievement and develop critical and creative thinking skills.

Aggie Academy is committed to:

• Holistic child development through building Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills
• Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills through integrated STEAM curriculum and Inquiry-Based and Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Intentional and Purposeful Family and Community Engagement

Minimum 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, Apple Classroom).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

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.

Required License or Certification

Elementary Certification (K-5)