Teacher - Exceptional Children (Grade 1)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

About us

Wilmington School of the Arts is a tuition-free, public charter school. We offer a public school education with the opportunity for project based learning and arts integrated curricula and lessons. WSA infuses music, language, dance, and visual arts into our everyday academic curriculum, while also ensuring that students get their academic needs met by following all NC grade level content standards. Multiple Intelligences are recognized and honored, as we believe each child learns differently. It is our goal to provide each student with a holistic educational experience; creating a safe, accepting, nurturing environment for every child.

Wilmington School of the Arts is seeking a committed, team-orientedEC teacherto deliver instruction on ourFloral Campus(grades 1 and 2). Wilmington school of the Arts is a small tight knit family feel, with very active families and staff members, so collaboration is important to our team.

Our CORE VALUES are:

• Positivity Unity Integrity Vulnerability and Determination Community Creativity

Our GOALS are:

• Student Academic Success Student Well-Being Community Engagement Operational Success External Community Partnerships

If these values and goals appeal to you, we encourage you to apply to work at WSA!

We are looking for an EC Teacher who will:

• Work with the school Administrative Team, which includes our EC Director, and make plans with school staff to best serve the individual needs of our student body and EC population.
• Have knowledge of grade level content, as well as ways to differentiate and deliver instruction
• Be well-versed in ECATS and understand matters of legal compliance as it pertains to EC
• Be student-centered and advocate for the best interest of students within their caseload
• Have a thoughtful, and caring demeanor when dealing with students and parents. Our school uses positive discipline as our model for student and family interactions, and we expect all staff to be a part of upholding this culture.
• Work with a diverse group of learners and be willing to problem solve within a team to help those learners be successful

E.C. Licensed in N.C. Required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Salary is determined by the NC Educator's Step Pay Scale

Please note, WSA is a part of its own retirement system, so retirees are welcomed and encouraged to apply!

A background check through the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department, as well as the possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.