Teacher at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy, UNCW Lab School (Pooled Position)

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1470
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Other
Home Department: DC Virgo Prep Academy
Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in kindergarten through eighth grades. Our model creates kinship networks, extended family units that support student growth and development. Our learning community is personalized, inquiry-based, experiential, and reflectiv.

College/School Information:

The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a growing college with over 60 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master's programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master's and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region. The Watson College of Education is committed to inclusiveness and to embracing unique contributions. This commitment to diversity is embedded in our mission and value statements.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

DC Virgo Preparatory Academy is accepting applications for potential openings. Applications will be reviewed when openings become available throughout the academic year for these positions:

• Elementary
• Middle Grades (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts)
• Middle School Social Studies
• Exceptional Children (Elementary and/or Middle Grades)
• Program Enhancement (Art, Music, PE/Health, Media)

The D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Teacher plans and delivers instruction and assessments based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Instruction will enable students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. This position will utilize a personalized student data management system to individualize learning experiences for students, designed to help them reach their fullest potential. Ongoing formative assessment will provide necessary data to inform instructional decisions and design appropriate interventions.

Teachers at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy will operate as members of the school's kinship network, extended family unit. The kinship network will support the growth and development of all students. Staff will actively participate as members of professional learning communities with colleagues and faculty from the Watson College of Education.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in education or related field
• Valid North Carolina teaching license
• Dual certification
• Eligible to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Experience mentoring pre-service or beginning teachers
• National Board Certification
• Experience working with diverse populations and students who have historically struggled academically and socially
• Evidence of participation in training and learning opportunities for professional growth and development
• Progress on the NC Educator Effectiveness Rating Scale or comparable metric that aligns to North Carolina Teaching Standards

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12J (July-June)
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1470
Job Posting Date: 01/05/2026
Posting Close Date: 6/30/2026
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions

Special Notes to Applicants:

CURRENT OPENINGS: (2025-2026)

• First Grade Teacher
• K-8 Physical Education

ANTICIPATED OPENINGS (2026-2027):

• K-8 Special Education
• K-8 Art
• Middle School Science

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will remain posted until June 2026. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.